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Ex-SMP 56 teachers plan to sue education agency

Ex-SMP 56 teachers plan to sue education agencyEvi Mariani, Jakarta Nine former teachers of SMP 56 state junior high school in Melawai, South Jakarta, plan to sue the Jakarta Basic Education Agency for downgrading their civil service rankings at the same time the agency transferred them to new...

180 schools to be repaired

180 schools to be repaired TANGERANG: The local administration plans to repair 180 elementary schools this year with the help of developers from the Indonesian Construction Business Association."If the administration relied solely on its annual budget, the renovation work would only begin in 2006...

Steven Seagal big fan of Arroyo

Steven Seagal big fan of Arroyo MANILA: Hollywood action star Steven Seagal made headlines here Tuesday by giving the thumbs up for President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in next Monday's election.The actor visited the presidential palace to discuss shooting a movie in the Philippines, but ended up...

Part 1 of 2

Part 1 of 2Plan for oil contractors to offer 10 percent stake to regionsT.N. Machmud Jakarta The Jakarta Post carried a news article under the same title on April 5, 2004 reporting an interview with Iin Arifin Takyan, Director General of Oil and Gas of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.

FOR SPOTLIGHT: WEDNESDAY, May 5

FOR SPOTLIGHT: WEDNESDAY, May 5INDOSATINDOSAT MOU ON VALUE-ADDED MATRIXFOR COMMUNITY: PT Indosat Cellular Marketing Director Hasnul Suhaimi (right) and Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi and Sekretaris (ASMI) chief Angleica B.J.

JP/Mulkan Salmona

JP/Mulkan SalmonaWHERE DEMOCRACY GOES: Chusnul Mar'iyah, left, deputy chief of the General Election Commission (KPU) addresses a seminar on the prospects of democracy after the 2004 elections. Organized by The Jakarta Post, the one-day seminar at the JW Marriott Hotel, Jakarta, also featured (from...

TV Program: Wednesday, May 5, 2004

TV Program: Wednesday, May 5, 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 Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.

ICMI meets PAN's Amien Rais

ICMI meets PAN's Amien Rais JAKARTA: The Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals Association (ICMI) said during a meeting with the leader and presidential candidate of the National Mandate Party (PAN), Amien Rais, on Tuesday that the country's future president should be able to run an effective government...

Supporters press for new province

Supporters press for new province JAKARTA: A group of people claiming to be in favor of the establishment of Central Irian Jaya province visited the Constitutional Court on Tuesday to hand over a number of letters signed by tribal leaders supporting the new province.Levina B.

* Use of seat belts mandatory in Jakarta Page 2

* Use of seat belts mandatory in Jakarta Page 2 * Constitutional Court flooded with election cases Page 4 * Planned industrial zone in swamp meets protests Page 5 * Bad proposition for oil mining contractors Page 17 * Teachers quizzed for 'illegal academic activities' Page 8 * Tim Henman, Carlos...

House approves Merpati's $26.47 debt swap

House approves Merpati's $26.47 debt swapTony Hotland, Jakarta The House of Representatives has approved the conversion of Rp 225 billion (US$26.47 million) debt owed by state-owned PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines to the government into equity, paving the way for the company's plan to privatize.

Maluku Police chief loses job

Maluku Police chief loses jobAbdul Khalik and M. Azis Tunny, Jakarta/Ambon Another head rolled among the police's top brass on Tuesday, as National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar dismissed Maluku Police chief Brig. Gen. Bambang Sutrisno for failing to prevent clashes in Ambon.

JP/2/BOMB

JP/2/BOMBFadli Batam An explosion ripped through a shop house in the Riau province capital of Pekanbaru on Tuesday, killing two people and severely injuring three others. The bomb explosion happened at dawn Tuesday, only few hours before a district in the city began the trial of a man charged with...

Court welcomes electoral dispute cases

Court welcomes electoral dispute casesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The Constitutional Court announced on Tuesday its readiness to hear challenges to the results of the legislative election filed by political parties and Regional Representatives candidates on Wednesday.

2004 polls augurs 'no significant change'

2004 polls augurs 'no significant change'M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Despite praise from the international community, the April 5 legislative election is unlikely to bring about significant political and social changes, a seminar concluded.

ASEAN has 'made progress' on ASC plan

ASEAN has 'made progress' on ASC planThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Southeast Asian states have made good progress on closer security cooperation, especially the planned regional security community concept -- which was proposed by Indonesia last year -- the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.

Government proposes optimistic 2005 draft budget

Government proposes optimistic 2005 draft budgetDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta The government proposed a draft law on the 2005 state budget to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, outlining higher economic growth and lower deficit targets.

FOR SPOTLIGHT -- WEDNESDAY, MAY 5

FOR SPOTLIGHT -- WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 ISO CERTIFICATE: PT Tensia Manufacturing Indonesia Managing Director Lo Fan Kee (third from left) receives a ISO 9001-2000 Certificate from PT SGS Indonesia President Director Erik Roger (second from left).

Inflation higher in April on rising food prices: BPS

Inflation higher in April on rising food prices: BPSThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.97 percent in April from the level in March as prices of goods and services increased during the month, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Tuesday.

Lawmakers oppose continuation of national final examinations

Lawmakers oppose continuation of national final examinationsP.C. Naommy, Jakarta The House of Representatives has approved the government's controversial plan to administer national final examinations (UAN) to junior and senior high school students, but only for 2004.

BNI, Permata should learn from past merger mistakes

BNI, Permata should learn from past merger mistakesRendi A. Witular and Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) is urging state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) to set up a comprehensive feasibility study for its plan to merge with Bank Permata to avoid similar "mistakes" in the merger made...

KPU completes ballot count

KPU completes ballot countMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) wrapped up on Tuesday the manual ballot counting for the House of Representatives members, after which two parties decided to file lawsuits with the Constitutional Court over the results in East Java...

NLD to hold meeting with Suu Kyi

NLD to hold meeting with Suu KyiMYANMAR: Top members of Myanmar's opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) were due to meet on Tuesday with their detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi for the third time in a week to discuss this month's constitutional convention, NLD sources said.

Part 1 of 2: Bad proposition for oil mining contractors

Part 1 of 2: Bad proposition for oil mining contractorsT.N. Machmud, Jakarta The Jakarta Post carried a news article under the same title on April 5, 2004 reporting an interview with Iin Arifin Takyan, Director General of Oil and Gas of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.

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4 x 12 Planned industrial zone meets opposition JP/5/trial1 x 39 Trial of terror suspect opens in Riau JP/5/BAWEAN1 x 33 Airport to be built on Bawean island JP/5/EDUCATION1 x 39 Students demand cheap education for all

Reformist leaders fight authoritarianism

Reformist leaders fight authoritarianismFrans H. Winarta, Jakarta We are now in the lead-in to the next phase of the 2004 electoral process: namely, the first round of elections for the presidency and vice presidency two months from now.

Two cubs born to 'Yanti' at Ragunan

Two cubs born to 'Yanti' at Ragunan A nine-year-old Sumatran tiger, Yanti, gave birth to two cubs at Ragunan Zoo, South Jakarta, on Tuesday, said zoo spokeswoman Titis Puntorini.She said the sex of the newborns was not immediately known, "because the mother is very protective and would not let...

NGOs reject the work of the Constitutional Commission

NGOs reject the work of the Constitutional CommissionKurniawan Hari, Jakarta Just two days before it has to present its work to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), the Constitutional Commission came under fire for not synchronizing articles of the Constitution.

Planned industrial zone meets opposition

Planned industrial zone meets oppositionApriadi Gunawan, Medan People in the North Sumatra town of Belawan have become agitated over plans by a local businessman to create a container industrial zone in a mangrove forest there.

Monas elevator shut for month

Monas elevator shut for month JAKARTA: The elevator in the National Monument (Monas) will stop operations for a month starting on Wednesday to undergo repairs, following its breakdown on Sunday, Governor Sutiyoso said.

Monitor registration delayed

Monitor registration delayed JAKARTA: Following the delay in the announcement of the April 5 legislative election results, the General Elections Commission (KPU) has decided to put back the registration period for presidential election monitors.

House supports Aceh prosecutor over graft cases

House supports Aceh prosecutor over graft casesKurniawan Hari and Nani Farida, Jakarta/Banda Aceh House of Representatives members have thrown their weight behind the Aceh Prosecutor's Office tackling several corruption cases allegedly involving administration officials, including Governor Abdullah...

'Criminals end up living in luxurious cells'

'Criminals end up living in luxurious cells' The dumping of smuggled sugar in the sea has elicited various reactions from the public. The government has declared that the sugar will be dumped and not auctioned in the hope that such drastic action will curb the smuggling that has hurt the country's...

Two drowned in river accident

Two drowned in river accident MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two people died after they were swept away by a strong current in the Sembahe River in Medan.The accident occurred on Monday when Hariyadi, 20 and his friend Bala Krisna, 22, were swimming in the middle of the river.

Ambon talks end in disaray

Ambon talks end in disarayM. Azis Tunny, Ambon A meeting of Christian and Muslim leaders and National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar ended in disarray here on Monday, after conflicting parties failed to reach an agreement to cease the renewed clashes in Ambon, Maluku.

Telkom books 7% rise in Q1 profit

Telkom books 7% rise in Q1 profitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Telecommunications firm PT Telkom reported a 7 percent increase in profit in the first quarter, capitalizing on an expanding market for used cellular phone handsets that has attracted more subscribers to its mobile-phone unit.

Soeharto's health improving

Soeharto's health improving JAKARTA: Former president Soeharto's health condition is getting better and no further blood transfusion is necessary, doctors said.Members of his medical team, Pudjo Rahardjo and Winarni Hudoyo, said on Sunday doctors had stopped the blood transfusion as the hemoglobin...

Maid reports relative of boss to police for shooting

Maid reports relative of boss to police for shootingThe Jakarta Post, Bandung A 19-year-old domestic filed a complaint with the Bandung Police on Monday against her boss, whom she accused of shooting her with an air rifle. The police immediately detained the suspect.

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3 x 18 13-year-old boy in bad shape after suicide attempt JP/5/maid2 x 27 Maid reports relative of boss to police for shooting JP/5/5BRAWL1 x 37 Two people shot in Indramayu brawl

Toward a better social security system

Toward a better social security systemAlex Arifianto, Jakarta The Indonesian government is currently undertaking a major reform of the country's social security system to provide social security coverage for all citizens, regardless of their income or employment status.

Branding politics -- another advertising phenomenon

Branding politics -- another advertising phenomenonRodney Louis Vincent, Jakarta Having spent the last two years in Jakarta, this is my first taste of Indonesian elections. Not quite what I expected, especially coming from a country like Malaysia where elections are subtle and campaign rallies have...

Wiranto's candidacy likely to provoke serious reaction

Wiranto's candidacy likely to provoke serious reactionJusuf Wanandi, Jakarta U.S. Ambassador Boyce was very diplomatic when declaring that he respected Indonesia's processes to elect a president and would accept whatever the result was, so long as the process was fair.

KPI seeks public input

KPI seeks public input JAKARTA: The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) is seeking input from the public ahead of talks with the government on broadcasting regulations.Commission chairman Victor Menayang said on Monday KPI members would soon meet with government officials to discuss four...

Zakki Hakim

Zakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta Will investment funds from rich European countries to Indonesia decrease in the coming years as a consequence of the European Union (EU) enlargement?According to EU data, the 15 old EU members, known as the EU15, are the world's main source of foreign direct...

Part 1 of 2: Plan for oil contractors to offer 10 percent stake to regions

Part 1 of 2: Plan for oil contractors to offer 10 percent stake to regionsT.N. Machmud, Jakarta The Jakarta Post carried a news article under the same title on April 5, 2004 reporting an interview with Iin Arifin Takyan, Director General of Oil and Gas of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral...

RI denied Olympic women's singles bet

RI denied Olympic women's singles betEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Indonesia has been deprived of the chance of contending the women's singles in the badminton competition at the next Olympic Games in Athens, following the announcement of the rankings by the International Badminton Federation on...

Healthy political culture

Healthy political culture From Media Indonesia Recent political developments are disappointing as they demonstrate an unhealthy political culture laden with intrigue and character assassination of one's political foes in an unfair attempt to win support from the public.

Two alleged rebels killed

Two alleged rebels killed JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) claims to have killed two more Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members and seized eight rifles in an operation on Sunday, an officer said on Monday.Spokesman for the military operation in Aceh Lt. Col.

HSBC opens credit card services in Yogyakarta

HSBC opens credit card services in Yogyakarta The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) Indonesia has expanded its credit card business to Surakarta in Central Java and Yogyakarta, expecting to net 100,000 customers in the two cities within three to five years.

Two people shot in Indramayu brawl

Two people shot in Indramayu brawlThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two gangs of youth became involved in a brawl late on Saturday in Parean Girang subdistrict, Kandanghaur district, Indramayu regency, leaving two people shot and dozens of houses in the area damaged.