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1. US (3 x 14)

1. US (3 x 14) Productivity in U.S. improves in first quarter 2. Pepper (1 x 24) RI's Q1 pepper exports up 3. conoco (1 x 27) ConocoPhillips books profit 4. Oil (2 x 20) Oil up as OPEC set to defend target

1. YUSUF: 1 x 50

1. YUSUF: 1 x 50 The post-Iraq War and Indonesia's response 2. 2 x 36 Obstacles still hinder full military ties with RI, says U.S. envoy 3. ROADMAP: 2 x30 Middle East peace roadmap greeted with cautious optimism 4. POINTS: 1 x 30 Main points from the roadmap 5. TERROR: 1 x 42 RI, Singapore win U.S.

2. 2 columns, 3x20

2. 2 columns, 3x20 UNDP-facilitated recovery program benefits 150,000 disadvantaged families 3. 3 columns, 2x25 RI picked as ASEAN information center on SARS 4. 2 columns, 3x20 Press faces uphill battle covering graft cases 5. 5 columns, 1x30 Gus Dur proposes new political system

Lebanon seeks another upset in RI tie

Lebanon seeks another upset in RI tieMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Lebanon U-23 soccer team looks eager to repeat its surprise elimination of Jordan when it takes on Indonesia in the second round of the 2004 Olympics qualifying matches here on Saturday.

Bukit Duri residents unfazed by floods

Bukit Duri residents unfazed by floodsArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four-year-old Awang appeared unaware of the direct impact of the Ciliwung River bursting its banks and the water that inundated his home since Wednesday morning, forcing his family to shelter on the rooftop of their...

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JP/ /Govt sets up sugar monitoring team JAKARTA: Minister of Industry and Trade Rini Soewandi has set up a special team of top government officials to monitor the distribution of sugar in a bid to avoid a price hike.

1. bomb - 1x 27

1. bomb - 1x 27 Airport improves security system 2. KPUD - 1x 25 3. Klender - 1x 26 Tenants face Rp 411m water bills4. Flood - 2x 18 Bukit Duri residents unfazed by floods 5. BMG - 1x 20 'Watch out for more floods' 6. Speak - 2x 20 'I fear bomb attacks when I visit public places'

Judges reject Sumanto's objections to indictment

Judges reject Sumanto's objections to indictmentAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purbalingga, Central Java The panel of judges hearing the case of alleged cannibal Sumanto at the district court in Purbalingga, Central Java, rejected defense objections to the government's indictment.

Police submit dossier on drug suspect

Police submit dossier on drug suspect JAKARTA: Police submitted to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office on Thursday the dossier on Ibra Azhari, alias Ibrahim Salahudin, the brother of actress Ayu Azhari, who has been charged with the possession of drugs.

`TVRI' to lay off half its staff in Semarang

`TVRI' to lay off half its staff in SemarangSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang State television station TVRI says it will be forced to shed about half its 315 employees in the Central Java capital of Semarang as it had been overstaffed for too long and was nearly broke.

Sunu leads Indonesia to a date with Uzbekistan

Sunu leads Indonesia to a date with UzbekistanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sunu Wahyu Trijati overcame a sore back to beat Rade Radinovich and led Indonesia to a 2-0 victory over New Zealand on Thursday, securing the team a place in the quarterfinals of the Junior Davis Cup competition here.

Indonesian education -- in need of the human touch

Indonesian education -- in need of the human touchSimon Marcus Gower Director Research and Development Harapan Bangsa School Tangerang, Banten As Indonesia commemorates its National Education Day on May 2, there are those that would portray education in this country as lurching from crises to...

RI's Q1 pepper exports up

RI's Q1 pepper exports upAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's pepper exports in the first quarter of this year increased by 44 percent to 10,177 tons from 7,054 tons in the same period last year, the International Pepper Community (IPC) reported.

Govt considering global bond issue next year

Govt considering global bond issue next yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Thursday the government was considering issuing sovereign bonds next year, as an alternative source of funding to help finance the 2004 state budget.

First quarter exports increase by 15.83%: BPS

First quarter exports increase by 15.83%: BPSA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's export earnings in the first quarter of this year increased by 15.83 percent to US$14.87 billion, mainly due to a jump in the value of oil and gas exports, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) said on...

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_____________________________________________________________________________________ Rupiah Rates May 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________ Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling BuyingAustralian dollar 1 5,753.64 5,122.46 5,467.06 5,408.

`I fear bomb attacks when I visit public places'

`I fear bomb attacks when I visit public places' The police have increased security at airports nationwide following the bombing on Sunday at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The investigators have not made public any significant evidence or clues.

TNI clashes with suspected rebel group in Papua

TNI clashes with suspected rebel group in PapuaNetty Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Soldiers hunting down the suspects in last month's raid against the Wamena military district arsenal, clashed with suspected rebels in Koyawage forest in the Papua regency of Jayawijaya on Thursday.

Thousands of workers mark Labor Day nationwide

Thousands of workers mark Labor Day nationwideThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of workers took to the streets in Jakarta and other cities across the country on Thursday to commemorate International Labor Day, which falls on May 1, demanding improvements in legal protection and their welfare.

Malaysian security forces find large arms cache, detain Filipinos

Malaysian security forces find large arms cache, detain FilipinosAgence France-Presse Kuala LumpurMilitary officials seized a large number of weapons and detained 22 Filipinos when they attempted to sail into Malaysia through the waters off Sabah state on Borneo island, which borders the...

KPUD candidates to be named soon

KPUD candidates to be named soonBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The five-member team selecting the candidates for the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) plans to announce the names of the 10 commission candidates next Thursday.

Gus Dur proposes new political system

Gus Dur proposes new political systemSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Presidential aspirant Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur as he is familiarly known, proposed a new political system on Thursday that he said would guarantee the rights of minority groups.

UNDP program benefits 150,000 poor families

UNDP program benefits 150,000 poor familiesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The UNDP-sponsored Community Recovery Program (CRP) is moving towards a new phase emphasizing the empowerment of poor families and the creation of strategic alliances at the local level to help eradicate...

The post-Iraq war and Indonesia's response

The post-Iraq war and Indonesia's responseJusuf Wanandi, Cofounder, Member, Board of Trustees, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta "What if the U.S. has to invade Iraq without the United Nations?" asked an American friend in early January.

`Education bill against constitution'

`Education bill against constitution'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), arguably the most influential faction in the House, has called for more time to discuss the controversial national education bill to prevent friction in...

PDI-P, Golkar coalition opposed

PDI-P, Golkar coalition opposed JAKARTA: Activists grouped in the Committee for New Order Alert (KWOB) and the Petisi 50 critics group have urged the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) to avoid a coalition with Golkar, the New Order's political vehicle.

City to take Nabiel to court over reclamation decree

City to take Nabiel to court over reclamation decreeBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Administration will take State Minister for Environment Affairs Nabiel Makarim to the Administrative Court over his Decree No. 14/2003 issued on Feb.

Seafarers press Indonesia to do more to battle piracy scourge

Seafarers press Indonesia to do more to battle piracy scourgeAgencies Kuala LumpurSeafarers on Thursday urged Indonesia to clamp down hard on pirates as waters around the Southeast Asian country recorded the highest number of incidents in the first quarter of the year.

Police offer escort service

Police offer escort service JP/ /AcrossPolice offer free escorts JAMBI: Jambi Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Bambang Sudarisman urged businesspeople to use a police escort when depositing or withdrawing large sums of money from the bank.

Inflation in April increases 0.15%

Inflation in April increases 0.15%A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) said on Thursday that inflation in April was higher due to the rising price of sugar and electricity.BPS said that inflation as measured in the consumer price index rose by 0.

Motorbike lost at Secure Parking lot

Motorbike lost at Secure Parking lot On March 31, my Honda Grand Astrea was stolen from the parking lot at the Iskandarsyah Building, an area managed by Secure Parking company.On that day, at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Economy on the mend

Economy on the mendThe Dawn Asia News Network Karachi In its report "Pakistan Economic Update, July 2002-March 2003", the Asian Development Bank has projected an optimistic outlook for Pakistan's economy in the medium term. The estimated growth rate of over 4.

TV Today: Friday, May 2, 2003

TV Today: Friday, May 2, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Dearah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga2:00 News: Metro Indonesia2:30 Music4:00 Variety Show6:00 News: Berita...

Govt must be firm on GAM

Govt must be firm on GAM On Feb. 18, 2003 the following appeared in The Jakarta Post: "Humam Hamid, an influential figure in Banda Aceh, said that the truce had almost broken down, because of the absence of mutual trust between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the security authorities.

SURABAYA: A district court here on Thursday sentenced a

SURABAYA: A district court here on Thursday sentenced a JP/4/C07 used by the Bali bombers to make explosives.Silvester Tendean, who owns a chemical store in the East Java capital of Surabaya, was found guilty of possessing and selling two metric tons (2.2 U.S.

* Headlines: Govt enforces new law on industrial relations 2

* Headlines: Govt enforces new law on industrial relations 2 * National: Gus Dur proposes new political system 4 * Archipelago: Govt forces clash with Papua rebels 5 * Opinion: Significance of Mega's East European trip 7 * City: Airport improves security system 8 * Sports: Korea's Choi set to open...

E. Timorese lack news from home

E. Timorese lack news from home ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: East Timorese living in the Insana regency in East Nusa Tenggara lack access to news about their homeland, causing many to decide to stay in the Indonesian half of Timor island, an official said on Thursday.

Labor day rallies muted as SARS continues to threaten Asian jobs

Labor day rallies muted as SARS continues to threaten Asian jobsMark McCord Agence France-Presse Hong Kong, ChinaHundreds of thousands of Asians took to the streets for May Day rallies on Thursday against a backdrop of deepening economic uncertainty caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome...

1. SHAMAN: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS

1. SHAMAN: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTSShamans retain edge despite modern medicinesMany Indonesians turn to shamans for cureMany still turn to shaman for healing The shaman took hold of my little finger, mumbled in Arabic, then pronounced his diagnosis for the mysterious malaise that had plagued me for months.

S'pore tracing over 100 air passengers

S'pore tracing over 100 air passengers SINGAPORE: Singapore authorities tried on Thursday to track down more than 100 people who arrived on three flights carrying passengers later diagnosed with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) symptoms, prompting renewed fears of the virus spreading in the...

More hearings on info bill sought

More hearings on info bill sought JAKARTA: Legislators with the special committee deliberating the freedom of information bill have invited media figures and state intelligence officials to attend hearings to collect more input on the bill.

Bogor students have dental problems

Bogor students have dental problems BOGOR: Most junior high and high school students in Bogor suffer from a variety of dental problems while many others have trouble with their eyesight.In a recent health examination of 3,937 students enrolled in 12 junior high schools and high schools, the Bogor...

Papua voter registration lack funds

Papua voter registration lack funds JAYAPURA, Papua: Authorities in Papua were unable to register all voters for the 2004 general elections by the April 30 deadline, saying they needed an extra Rp 6.5 billion (about US$730,000) to complete the process.

Education needs human touch

Education needs human touchSimon Marcus Gower, Director, Research and Development, Harapan Bangsa School, Tangerang, Banten As Indonesia commemorates its National Education Day on May 2, there are those that would portray education here as lurching from crises to crises.

BNI, BRI report higher first quarter profits

BNI, BRI report higher first quarter profitsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BNI) announced on Thursday increased earnings in the first quarter of this year on higher income from lending activities.

Obstacles still hinder full military ties with RI, says U.S. envoy

Obstacles still hinder full military ties with RI, says U.S. envoySteven Gutkin, Associated Press, Jakarta The United States remains ready to normalize relations with the Indonesian army, but obstacles including suspicions of military involvement in the murder of two Americans are preventing full...

Dogmatic religious instruction undesirable

Dogmatic religious instruction undesirable National Education Day which falls on May 2 is marked this year by the continuing acrimonious debate on the national education bill, especially the contentious article that requires that students receive religious instruction according to their faith from...

RI hands over people-smuggler

RI hands over people-smugglerEGYPT: Indonesia has extradited an Egyptian who organized a doomed voyage to Australia for hundreds of asylum-seekers in October 2001, according to judicial sources in Cairo on Wednesday.

Tenants face Rp 411m water bills

Tenants face Rp 411m water billsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 6,000 tenants in low-cost apartments in Klender, East Jakarta, face the likelihood of being without water unless the company that manages the apartments pays Rp 411 million (US$47,400) in outstanding water bills within 30...

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1 x 44 Dogmatic religious instruction undesirable JP/1/demo1 x 44 Thousands of workers mark Labor Day nationwide JP/2/Labor3 x 20 Govt enforces new law on industrial relations to promote harmony JP/2/RECLAIM 1 x 48 City to take Nabiel to court over reclamation decree