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Kecamatan Development Program (KDP) helps alleviate poverty

Kecamatan Development Program (KDP) helps alleviate poverty Within the extensive development cooperation program between the Netherlands and Indonesia, the Kecamatan Development Program (KDP) can be highlighted as a best-practice case.

Council accepts Sutiyoso's accountability report

Council accepts Sutiyoso's accountability reportDamar Harsanto, Jakarta A change of tune was apparent on Monday as the majority of City Council members accepted the accountability report of Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso despite their earlier criticism of the administration's performance in 2003.

Soeharto in hospital

Soeharto in hospital Former president Soeharto was admitted to privately run Pertamina Hospital, South Jakarta, on Monday, an official from the hospital said. The hospital spokeswoman declined to give details.

1. EDUCATION: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24

1. EDUCATION: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24Major DPR factions say no to national exams 2. KPU: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28Police arrest KPU website hacker 4. LPJ: 28 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 27Council accepts Sutiyoso's accountability report

PKB registers Gus Dur as presidential candidate with KPU

PKB registers Gus Dur as presidential candidate with KPUA. Junaidi JakartaUndeterred by a possible rejection due to his health, the National Awakening Party (PKB) submitted Monday the name of half- blind cleric Abdurrahman 'Gus Dur' Wahid as its candidate in the upcoming presidential election.

Thai govt holds fair to attract Indonesian tourists

Thai govt holds fair to attract Indonesian touristsDewi Santoso The Jakarta Post JakartaAs part of an effort to attract tourists from Indonesia, the Thai government held a fair on Monday with travel agents and tourism operators from both countries being invited.

Major DPR factions say no to national exam

Major DPR factions say no to national examM. Taufiqurrahman Jakarta Joining the chorus rejecting the nationwide final examinations sponsored by the Ministry of National Education, three major factions at the House of Representatives (DPR) demanded on Monday that the government abort the planned...

Marketing strategy: It's more like selling lifestyle

Marketing strategy: It's more like selling lifestyleSatyasuryawan, Contributor, Jakarta Today, many Jakartans have grown fond of living in apartments. They choose to have their homes in the clouds for various reasons, one of which is proximity to their workplaces, places of entertainment and...

Electoral PDI-P Golkar PKB PPP Democrats PKS PAN

Electoral PDI-P Golkar PKB PPP Democrats PKS PAN ditricts1. C. Java II 2 1 2 2. C. Java III 3. C. Java VII4. C. Java IX5. W. Java IV6. W. Java VI7. W. Java VII8. W. Java IX9. E. Java II10. E. Java IV11. E. Java VI12. E. Java VI13. Lampung I14. Bangka Belitung15.

PKB registers Gus Dur as presidential candidate

PKB registers Gus Dur as presidential candidateA. Junaidi, Jakarta Undeterred by a possible rejection due to his health, the National Awakening Party (PKB) submitted Monday the name of half- blind cleric Abdurrahman 'Gus Dur' Wahid as its candidate in the upcoming presidential election.

Shrimp farmers threaten to block Balongan

Shrimp farmers threaten to block BalonganFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta Shrimp farmers and fishermen from Indramayu, West Java, have threatened to blockade the Balongan oil refinery owned by state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina if the latter fails to clean up oil spills in the area.

Four student hunger strikers in coma

Four student hunger strikers in coma SURABAYA: At least four of 13 students on a four-day hunger strike at Trunojoyo University (Unijoyo) on Madura island, protesting a planned nuclear power plant, lost consciousness on Monday.

In Surabaya, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) began on Monday a halaqoh

In Surabaya, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) began on Monday a halaqoh (national ulema gathering), which has invited five presidential candidates who are expected to be pitted against each other in the July 5 election.

Opposition needed

Opposition needed The Indonesian media are very busy these days speculating about possible coalitions ahead of the final outcome of the general election. But there is so far hardly any discussion about the crying need for an effective opposition in the legislature.

1. Indra -- Wiranto, Golkar Party & militarism

1. Indra -- Wiranto, Golkar Party & militarism 2 X 23 Wiranto, Golkar Party and fear of militarism Indra J. Piliang Jakarta2. Herry -- Education under Siege 2 X 30 Jakarta's commercial interests put education under siege B. Herry-Priyono Postgraduate Lecturer Driyarkara School of Philosophy Jakarta

NGOs urge Batam to probe markup

NGOs urge Batam to probe markup BATAM, Riau: Several non-governmental organizations have demanded that the Batam Prosecutor's Office thoroughly investigate an ongoing allegation of corruption involving Rp 2.1 billion (US$244,186) at the local legislature.

Two killed as bus slams into school

Two killed as bus slams into schoolSuherdjoko, Batang, Central Java A bus slammed into an elementary school building in Batang regency, Central Java, on Monday morning, killing at least two people and injuring 37 others including 16 students.

* IT employee arrested for hacking into KPU website Page 2

* IT employee arrested for hacking into KPU website Page 2 * KPU slammed for perceived discriminatory policy Page 4 * Three detained over Medan media rampage Page 5 * Wiranto, Golkar and fear of militarism Page 6 * SMP 56 pupils of Jakarta receive fresh threat Page 8 * Thorpe free to defend Olympic...

Anti-election protester held

Anti-election protester held BANDUNG: Police here detained on Monday at least one student of the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) during a rally opposing the results of the April 5 legislative election. Ramses J.

Rental demand to remain soft despite surge in Q1

Rental demand to remain soft despite surge in Q1 The rental apartment market in Jakarta has shown promising signs of activity over the first three months of this year but future demand will remain soft as primary occupants, such as foreign investors, are still waiting for the results of the...

Hartono in dispute with Tomy

Hartono in dispute with TomyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Entertainment businessman Hartono Setyawan filed an appeal with the Supreme Court on Monday in his dispute with businessman Tomy Winata over the Planet Bali entertainment center.

JP/13/Budget

JP/13/BudgetGovt promises no more fuel, electricity hikes in 2005 Zakki Hakim and Urip Hudiono The Jakarta Post JakartaThe current administration has decided not to raise fuel prices or electricity rates next year, meaning that the state budget will have to subsidize the two commodities.

Judge AWOL in malpractice suit

Judge AWOL in malpractice suit JAKARTA: For the second time, the Central Jakarta District Court postponed on Monday the opening hearing on a malpractice lawsuit against the doctors of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM), because the presiding judge was unexplainably absent.

Wiranto, Golkar Party and fear of militarism

Wiranto, Golkar Party and fear of militarismIndra J. Piliang, Jakarta The general election of 2004 is the first golden gate leading to civilian supremacy as well as sovereignty, after the past dominance of a hybrid regime combining authoritarianism and democracy.

NU officials court presidential hopefuls

NU officials court presidential hopefulsKurniawan Hari and Indra Harsaputra, Jakarta/Surabaya The Golkar Party agreed on Monday to devote its energies to forging a coalition with the National Awakening Party (PKB) to win the presidential election.

1. RMS: 2 LINES, 15 counts

1. RMS: 2 LINES, 15 counts 21 dead as troops arrive in Ambon 2. KPU: 1 LINE, 27 COUNTS KPU nixes Gus Dur's presidential bid 3. PRUDENT: 3 LINES, 14 COUNTS Govt laments court's verdict on Prudential4. WIRANTO: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS NU officials court presidential hopefuls

Ambon violence puts stocks under pressure

Ambon violence puts stocks under pressureThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bargain-hunters led a sell-off in selected blue-chip shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Monday, sparked in part by fresh violence in Maluku province, causing the index to fall by 0.45 percent.

ICW poll findings irks Golkar

ICW poll findings irks Golkar JAKARTA: Urban voters in the April 5 legislative election had chosen political parties known to have a commitment to eradicating corruption and zero tolerance for crooked politicians, a survey revealed on Monday.

Thailand stages fair to attract Indonesians

Thailand stages fair to attract IndonesiansDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of an effort to attract tourists from Indonesia, the Thai government held a fair on Monday with travel agents and tourism operators from both countries being invited.

Ba'asyir ignores police summons

Ba'asyir ignores police summons JAKARTA: Muslim cleric and terror suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir refused to show up on Monday for questioning at National Police headquarters, claiming that the summons did not address him directly.

Police arrest KPU website hacker

Police arrest KPU website hackerEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police announced on Monday they had arrested a man suspected of hacking into the General Elections Commission (KPU) website.

TV Program: Tuesday, April 27, 2004

TV Program: Tuesday, April 27, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 4:30 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 9:30 Talk Show: Keterampilan Keluarga10:00 News: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

Boy, 6, circumcised by 'genie'

Boy, 6, circumcised by 'genie' TANGERANG, Indonesia: It was a painful experience for Satrio Wibowo, 6, when he found his penis had swollen all of a sudden while he sat in the front porch of his parents' house in Rancagong village, Legok district, on Friday afternoon.

Revised version -- done

Revised version -- done Netherlands, RI like husband and wife: Frans Seda T. Sima Gunawan Contributor Jakarta The relationship between the Netherlands and Indonesia is like the one between a husband and wife, "a love and hate relation," says senior economist and former economics minister Frans Seda.

Education under siege

Education under siegeB. Herry-Priyono Postgraduate Lecturer Driyarkara School of Philosophy Jakarta Looking at The Jakarta Post headline picture of the students of State Junior High School SMP 56 studying in the open air (The Jakarta Post, April 20) produced a feeling like a knife cutting too close...

Govt prepares new rules on investment in power sector

Govt prepares new rules on investment in power sectorFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaSee query in yellow belowThe government is drafting a regulation for investment in the country's power sector to ensure that future power projects are in line with the national electricity plan.

KPU slammed for discriminatory policy

KPU slammed for discriminatory policyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public criticism of the General Elections Commission (KPU) has increased over its policy of requiring presidential and vice presidential candidates to pass physical and psychological tests, with critics calling...

Govt laments court's verdict on Prudential

Govt laments court's verdict on PrudentialUrip Hudiono and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance criticized the bankruptcy ruling against solvent PT Prudential Life Assurance, saying it could further harm the country's investment climate.

Program on reducing poverty

Program on reducing poverty In response to an article that appeared on page 2 of The Jakarta Post on April 17, on a new crash program to revive the Indonesian economy proposed by an economist from the United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR), I would like to offer the...

Golkar to name Gus Dur-handpicked VP aspirant

Golkar to name Gus Dur-handpicked VP aspirant Kurniawan Hari and Indra Harsaputra Jakarta/SurabayaThe Golkar Party agreed on Monday to devote its energies to forging a coalition with the National Awakening Party (PKB) to win the presidential election.

Jakarta's commercial interests put education under siege

Jakarta's commercial interests put education under siegeB. Herry-Priyono, Jakarta Looking at The Jakarta Post headline picture of the students of State Junior High School SMP 56 studying in the open air (The Jakarta Post, April 20) produced a feeling like a knife cutting too close to the bone.

Polls buoy economy

Polls buoy economy The peaceful and fairly clean legislative election on April 5 has strengthened the virtuous circle in the economic sector, as reflected in the bullish sentiment on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) and the relatively stable rupiah exchange rate, which in turn has curbed...

Message from the Ambassador:

Message from the Ambassador: In conjunction with the Queen's Day anniversary on April 30, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Indonesia Ruud Treffers consented to a special interview with The Jakarta Post contributor T.

1. IPR: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18

1. IPR: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18Yusril blames police and prosecutors for continued IPR piracy 2. EU: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28EU enlargement will not affect relations with Indonesia EU enlargement will not have adverse effect on Indonesia 3.

Govt begins repayment of small depositors

Govt begins repayment of small depositorsUrip Hudiono, Jakarta The government started on Monday repaying small depositors of the now defunct Asiatic Bank and Bank Dagang Bali (BDB), with some Rp 114 billion (US$13.41 million) in funds having been set aside for the first stage of the payment process.

Yusril blames police and prosecutors for continued IPR piracy

Yusril blames police and prosecutors for continued IPR piracyAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has a complete set of legal instruments to protect the holders of intellectual property rights (IPR) from piracy but police and prosecutors alike lack commitment and the sort of...

More banking fraud suspects detained

More banking fraud suspects detainedTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two more persons implicated in the Bank Dagang Bali (BDB) and Bank Asiatic scandals have been detained by investigators, bringing the number of suspects in police custody to five.

Court reminds aggrieved parties to keep abreast of hearings

Court reminds aggrieved parties to keep abreast of hearingsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The Constitutional Court has reminded all political parties contesting the legislative election to keep abreast of all dispute hearings involving them, as they cannot argue against whatever rulings that may...

BI should do more to merge banks: Analysts

BI should do more to merge banks: AnalystsUrip Hudiono The Jakarta Post Jakarta Although mergers between private banks are indeed up to the owners, experts are saying that Bank Indonesia (BI) could -- and should -- do more to encourage them, in order to create a stronger banking industry consisting...

Indonesia tops preliminary Fed Cup group

Indonesia tops preliminary Fed Cup groupAssociated Press New Delhi Second-seeded Indonesia topped its preliminary pool in the women's Fed Cup Asia-Pacific tennis competition, defeating third- ranked South Korea 2-1 on Friday to complete its league play with four straight wins.