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Wiranto's candidacy versus international public opinion and

Wiranto's candidacy versus international public opinion and International actionJusuf 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.

JP/18/BANTI

JP/18/BANTIBantimurung's butterflies still caught in the net. Fabio Scarpello Contributor MakassarBantimurung is wedged in the mountains 41 kilometers north of Makassar in South Sulawesi. Here a 15-metre cascade of sparkling water gushes out between lushly vegetated limestone cliffs into a stream...

HISTORY OF PEACE ACCORD BETWEEN RI AND GAM

HISTORY OF PEACE ACCORD BETWEEN RI AND GAM--------------------------------------------------------------------- Early 2000 President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid announces a six-month humanitarian pause in Aceh to reduce the number of civilian casualties, but tension heightens as the military...

Lending rate could go down to 13%

Lending rate could go down to 13%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lending rates are expected to decline to an average of 13 percent by year-end from the current level of more than 15 percent, according to a senior banker.

East, west meet in the expanded EU

East, west meet in the expanded EUVeeramalla Anjaiah The Jakarta Post JakartaThe 15-member European Union (EU), Europe's most powerful and prosperous grouping, is creating another milestone in its history on Saturday when its 12-starred blue flag sweeps aside the last vestiges of the Cold War and...

FOR Marketing Perspective --- Tuesday -- MAY 4

FOR Marketing Perspective --- Tuesday -- MAY 4 bank is now in your handBurhanuddin Abe Contributor Jakarta One afternoon a garment wholesaler at the Tanah Abang market, Haji Hasan, received an order worth Rp 50 million (about US$5,875) from a trader in Makassar, South Sulawesi.

JP

JP checked Diners enjoy the fine food and atmosphere of a Chinese restaurant in the Bapindo building, Jakarta. Chinese food is enormously popular here and can be enjoyed in all manner of locations, from street stalls to shopping malls to star-rated hotels.

'City shouldn't be allowed to sell schools'

'City shouldn't be allowed to sell schools' The legal dispute over a land swap deal involving the SMP 56 state junior high school and property developer PT Tata Disantara has yet to be resolved. The determined stance by the school's teachers, students and parents in the face of prosecution by the...

Lack of protection haunt workers

Lack of protection haunt workersA. Junaidi, Jakarta Indonesian migrant workers are observing this year's International Labor Day, with the government's failure to protect them remaining as one of their major concerns."I have not taken days off for almost three years.

Creating a better social security system for Indonesian workers

Creating a better social security system for Indonesian workersAlex 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.

On new visa

On new visa As a fairly frequent business traveler to Indonesia I now find myself postponing trips for one simple reason: The newly introduced visa requirements. The thought of having to queue for ages on arrival, or having to apply at the embassy prior to my visit is just too inconvenient --...

Political contract is needed

Political contract is needed It is interesting to note that Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chief Taufiqurrachman Ruki said that presidential and vice presidential candidates should sign a political contract, which would state their readiness -- should they be elected -- to punish...

On running partners

On running partners Perhaps what the general election has already done is to expose the uncertainties and lack of confidence in the whole political spectrum. The country has arrived at a clear message: That what existed before is not wanted.

Right approach

Right approach would win supportFrom Suara KaryaPoverty is a structural and multidimensional issue involving politics, social welfare and the economy, among other areas. This can be noticed in the low capacity of poor people to earn a living as they lack skills, equipment, capital and decent...

City loses case on private markets

City loses case on private markets The Jakarta government lost a case filed by property and retail businesses with the State Administrative Court over its gubernatorial decree on privately owned markets.

Govt grants forest concessions to eight companies

Govt grants forest concessions to eight companiesRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The government has awarded concessions extending to more than 591,975 hectares of natural forest and industrial timber plantation to eight local companies after the previous concessionaires failed to apply sustainable forest...

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 1, 2004

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 1, 2004Exhibitions* Fine Art Supply and Demand by Ade Dharmawan at Kedai Kebun Forum's Gallery, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until May 3.

Museum Bahari a hidden gem in North Jakarta

Museum Bahari a hidden gem in North JakartaBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Like buried treasure, it's tough to find the Indonesian maritime history museum, which is hidden away in the corner between the busy Pasar Ikan and Pakin roads in Penjaringan, North Jakarta.

Prudential agents urge revision of flawed laws

Prudential agents urge revision of flawed lawsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 200 agents of PT Prudential Life Assurance rallied outside the Ministry of Finance on Thursday in support of the ministry's demand that Law No. 4/1998 on bankruptcy be amended.

Councillor, official charged with graft as Poso refugees denied aid

Councillor, official charged with graft as Poso refugees denied aidRuslan Sangadji, Palu A councillor and a government official have been named as suspects in the embezzlement of Rp 10 billion (US$1.16 million) meant to aid about 5,000 refugee families in the strife-torn regency of Poso, Central...

Ambon still tense but violence slows

Ambon still tense but violence slowsThe Jakarta Post, Ambon/Jakarta Religiously divided Ambon returned to a semblance of normalcy in some areas but tension remained high on Thursday after four days of bloodletting between Muslims and Christians, which has left at least 36 people dead and hundreds...

Bank owner evades charges

Bank owner evades chargesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have halted investigation into Tong Muk Keung, the majority shareholder of the now defunct Asiatic Bank, in an alleged bank fraud and changed his status to witness.National Police director I of Economic and Specific Crimes Division, Brig.

Govt ponders limited martial law in Aceh

Govt ponders limited martial law in AcehTiarma Siboro and Fitri Wulandari, Jakarta The government is considering a slight alteration to the martial law currently in force across Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam to one which applies only in regions where it is considered necessary.

Enlarged EU: An additional market for RI

Enlarged EU: An additional market for RIIn conjunction with the European Union's most extensive enlargement on May 1, 2004, the Head of the Delegation of the European Commission (EC) -- the executive arm of the European Union (EU) -- to Indonesia, Ambassador Sabato Della Monica talked to The...

Police to hold Ba'asyir on suspicion of terrorism

Police to hold Ba'asyir on suspicion of terrorismP.C. Naommy, Jakarta Police have dropped a clearer hint that they will not let Abu Bakar Ba'asyir walk free due to his alleged involvement in terrorist activities in the country.National Police Chief of Detectives Comr. Gen.

Drivers told to respect law

Drivers told to respect lawBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta The police have been told to get tough on traffic violators in an effort to cut down on the number of accidents, many of which are caused by drivers flouting traffic rules.

LG Electronics launches high-end TV to boost image

LG Electronics launches high-end TV to boost imageAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Korean LG Electronics launched on Thursday a new high-end television set here as part of efforts to boost the company's image and sales in the country.The president of LG Electronics Indonesia, Young H.

* Thailand faces long, hard fight in restive south Page 3

* Thailand faces long, hard fight in restive south Page 3 * Election ink may pose health hazard Page 4 * Government to build US$15b trans-strait tunnel Page 5 * 'Dirty' convention could hurt Golkar's candidate Page 6 * Police assault Metro TV woman employee Page 8 * Mickelson heads field for New...

Mentality that matters

Mentality that matters The blessing in disguise of the medium-to-horrible traffic jam on April 23 (compared to the really horrible traffic jam on April 21) is that I had a profound discussion with my driver during the traffic. And we shared our frustrations about the mentality of our people.

Here comes the opposition

Here comes the opposition In this consensus-loving nation, publicly opposing another's ideas used to be taboo. During the repressive 32-year rule of Soeharto that ended in 1998, opposing the government's policy could mean jail.

Wiranto and Timor Leste

Wiranto and Timor Leste In the commentary Wiranto must face the storm by Pitan Daslani (The Jakarta Post, April, 26) there appears a truly astonishing paragraph, "Everybody put the blame on Wiranto as well as the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the police, despite their self- sacrificing devotion to...

Pope names new envoy to RI

Pope names new envoy to RI JAKARTA: Pope John Paul II has appointed Don Albert Malcolm Ranjith Patabendige as the new Vatican Ambassador to Indonesia, replacing Renzo Fratini.Patabendige is currently the Assistant Secretary of the Holy See's Congregation for Evangelization of the Peoples, a...

1. MAGGIE 1x39

1. MAGGIE 1x39 RI scholars abroad place hope in election 2. SWAT 1x28 High-rise serves as training camp

JP/5/TUNNEL

JP/5/TUNNELGov't plans to build US$15b cross-strait tunnelOyos Saroso H.N. Bandarlampung, LampungThe government is planning to build a tunnel that will connect the major islands of Java and Sumatra. A feasibility study for the project is to be conducted soon, and the tunnel is expected to be...

JP/5/TUNNEL

JP/5/TUNNELGovt invites private investors in tunnel projectOyos Saroso H.N. Bandarlampung, LampungPrivate parties are expected to invest in the construction project of a tunnel that will connect the major islands of Java and Sumatra.

Men forge documents to marry other women: LBH APIK

Men forge documents to marry other women: LBH APIKMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Men who decide to practice polygamy must guarantee they can treat their wives equally, and indeed, a survey found they equally deceived their wives and future second or third wives in their attempt to remarry.

1. AMBON: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS

1. AMBON: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS Ambon still tense but violence slows 2. ACEH: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Govt ponders limited martial law in Aceh 4. PUTEH: 2 LINES, 13 COUNTS Puteh corruption case goes to KPK 5. THAI: 3 LINES, 11 COUNTS Tourists threatened in Thailand

Two former generals to steal the show

Two former generals to steal the showPitan Daslani, Jakarta When the reform movement rocked the country in May 1998, the theme of the political campaign was "Drive president Soeharto out along with the Indonesian Military (TNI).

TV Today: Friday, April 30, 2004

TV Today: Friday, April 30, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Talk Show: Saran dan Pendapat7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m.

Museum Bahari valuable but neglected

Museum Bahari valuable but neglectedBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaLike buried treasure, it's tough to find the Indonesian maritime history museum, which is hidden away in the corner between the busy Pasar Ikan and Pakin roads in Penjaringan, North Jakarta.

Malnutrition still a problem

Malnutrition still a problem SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Malnutrition is still a cause for concern in East Kalimantan province, as 15.98 percent out of total 26,822 infants (5,103) in the province were reported as malnourished last year.

Indonesian scholars abroad place hope in election

Indonesian scholars abroad place hope in electionMaggie Tiojakin, Contributor/Boston, Massachusetts, mathe_80@yahoo.com While millions of Indonesians stood in line, waiting for their turn at one of the 600,000 polling stations across the archipelago during the April 5 legislative election, Jaha...

'Stop coercion, compromise; better to compromise'

'Stop coercion, compromise; better to compromise' The city administration has reported state middle school SMP 56 teachers to the police for supposedly teaching without a license. Although the land swap deal involving the school and a property developer has been controversial from the start, no...

Election ink causes health problems: Study

Election ink causes health problems: StudyMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta An independent investigation revealed on Thursday that the indelible ink used to mark the fingers of voters during the general election on April 5 could cause skin infections and even trigger cancer.

Manila dismisses terror threats

Manila dismisses terror threats THE PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Arroyo dismissed on Thursday warnings issued by the United States and Canada about terror threats in the Philippines.Arroyo's spokesman Ignacio Bunye retorted that both governments should check with their diplomats here to get the...

Mayor tells wives to mind own business

Mayor tells wives to mind own businessMulta Fidrus, Tangerang As part of his efforts to establish good governance, Tangerang mayor Wahidin Halim has strongly admonished the wives of his subordinates not to interfere in their husbands' work, saying that such interference could adversely affect the...

Ambon Riot sets stock market, rupiah ablaze

Ambon Riot sets stock market, rupiah ablazeRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After posting an all-time record high, the Jakarta stock market plunged to its lowest level in a month on Thursday following fresh unrest in Ambon, the capital of Maluku province, which thus far has claimed more...

Private investors sought in tunnel project

Private investors sought in tunnel projectOyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung, Lampung Private parties are expected to invest in the construction project of a tunnel that will connect the major islands of Java and Sumatra."Funding for the project will come from the government and private parties.

'The Piano Player' mesmerizes fans in Jakarta

'The Piano Player' mesmerizes fans in JakartaTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Screams, claps and whistles greeted his arrival on stage at the Indoor Tennis Stadium in South Jakarta on Tuesday night. It was a rousing welcome fit for a rock star.

1. MAKSIM -- 3 x 17

1. MAKSIM -- 3 x 17'The Piano Player' mesmerizes fans in Jakarta2. ORKES -- 1 x 40RI violinists take part in Mrvica's concert 3. QUARTA -- 1 x 28Quarta shows great virtuosity