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208 deads bodies found in Jakarta

208 deads bodies found in JakartaEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police recorded 208 bodies found on streets and other public places in Greater Jakarta during the first quarter of this year and about half of those remain unidentified.

Improved safety features for better performance

Improved safety features for better performanceNovan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAdvanced technology has allowed car manufacturers to produce vehicles that can reach their governed top speed, something that was unthinkable during the early days of automobiles.

2005 budget draft to be unveiled next month

2005 budget draft to be unveiled next monthUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Finance Boediono said on Monday that the current administration would submit to the House of Representatives the draft of the 2005 state budget on May 5 for deliberation.

Government to divide Batam into free trade 'enclaves'

Government to divide Batam into free trade 'enclaves'Urip Hudiono and Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Batam The government has finally decided to propose free trade zone (FTZ) status for Batam in certain industrial areas on the island, dismissing worries the move might only discourage investors.

Lawyers demand Gunawan's mom free

Lawyers demand Gunawan's mom free JAKARTA: The lawyers of the family of Gunawan Santosa asked the police to release Gunawan's 68-year-old mother Mulyati, who is being detained for allegedly smuggling a pistol used in her son's foiled escape attempt on March 30.

Monas takes second victory in Proliga

Monas takes second victory in ProligaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Monas chalked up its second victory on Sunday after defeating Jakarta Phinisi 25-20, 19-25, 25-14, 22-25, 15-11 in the women's division of the 2004 Proliga volleyball competition at the Bung Karno Basketball Hall in Senayan,...

PBSI to announce Thomas, Uber Cup lineups

PBSI to announce Thomas, Uber Cup lineupsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will announce on Monday the final lineups for the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup, set to take place in Jakarta in May, after the team hopefuls concluded a second...

Transparency, independence vital in managemente of state utilities

Transparency, independence vital in managemente of state utilitiesIming M. Tesalonika, Business Law Lecturer, University of Pelita Harapan, Jakarta, imingtesalonika@lawyer.com In his article Reassessing State Monopolies at The Jakarta Post dated April 2, 2004, Patrick Guntensperger provided a brief...

Sudibyo M. Wiradji

Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post JakartaMore people soaking in the tub as bathing habits changeFOCUS ISSUE -- BATHROOM FIXTURES --- APRIL 18 The growing trend toward spas and pampering oneself among well-to-do Indonesians has had a positive impact on sale of bathroom fixtures, such as bathtubs,...

Indonesian broadcasters lose moral high ground

Indonesian broadcasters lose moral high groundMartin Jenkins, Editor, Danareksa Sekuritas, Jakarta The downfall of Soeharto's New Order regime back in 1998 marked the start of a new chapter for Indonesia's broadcasting industry.

Ba'asyir lobbies Muslims for support

Ba'asyir lobbies Muslims for supportP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMuslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir is seeking support from the country's Islamic organizations as police ready a formal investigation into his alleged involvement in several terror attacks here.

Akbar may get more support

Akbar may get more supportThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/DenpasarThe Golkar Party's convention to select its sole presidential candidate begins on Monday, with chairman Akbar Tandjung seen to enjoy an even stronger footing following the resignation of one of his prominent rivals, popular minister Jusuf...

Key statistics for India's parliamentary elections (From April 20 to May 10)

Key statistics for India's parliamentary elections (From April 20 to May 10) Total Population: 1,065 billion peopleParliamentary seats: 543Electorate: 670 million people Polling stations: 700,121Poll officials: Four millionPoll Observers: 2,250Total States & Union Territories: 28t states & 7 union...

Wiranto rights trial unlikely

Wiranto rights trial unlikelyWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, BaliEast Timor Attorney General Longinus Montero said on Sunday the trial of former Indonesian Military chief Gen (ret) Wiranto for his alleged role in crimes against humanity and war crimes in the former Indonesian...

Congratulations, champagne, cash flow after India's historic Test

Congratulations, champagne, cash flow after India's historic Test win Agence France-Presse New DelhiCongratulations, champagne and cash flowed in India on Friday after Saurav Ganguly and his boys in blue snatched a maiden cricket Test series victory on Pakistani soil.

'Police' victimize 1 more

'Police' victimize 1 more TANGERANG: An unidentified gang of police officers committed at least one more crime on Thursday, but there was some doubt as to whether they were actual cops or bogus ones.The latest victim was Achmad, 25, a security guard.

Opposition parties should learn to accept defeat

Opposition parties should learn to accept defeatV.K. Chin, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia The opposition must be dreaming if it feels it can overturn the results of the 2004 general election, which was won by a landslide by the Barisan Nasional coalition.

Poverty on decline in Asia: UN

Poverty on decline in Asia: UNKarl Malakunas, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Poverty across Asia has decreased "significantly" since 1990 but wealth disparities remain with many benefits of economic growth still not reaching the poor, the United Nations said in its latest report on the region's...

Hoarding by govt distributors blamed for kerosene shortages

Hoarding by govt distributors blamed for kerosene shortagesSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangKerosene has become very scarce in the past two months in Semarang, the capital of Central Java, and neighboring areas due to a lack of supply, causing its price to soar.

How to honor the flag

How to honor the flagFrom Kompas On many occasions, the national flag is unfurled for days, weeks or even months. The fact that it often soiled and torn is evidence that not every citizen knows how to look after it.

Bird watchers flock to Gede Pangrango National Park

Bird watchers flock to Gede Pangrango National ParkTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe growing popularity of bird watching among university students and environmentalists led the University of Indonesia's School of Natural Sciences and the Mount Gede Pangrango National Park to hold a bird...

5,000 Tambora locals lose homes

5,000 Tambora locals lose homes JAKARTA: At least 370 houses on Petak Serani IV, Tanah Sereal subdistrict in Tambora district, West Jakarta, burned down in a fire on Saturday morning, forcing the evacuation of 5,000 residents.

Sudibyo M. Wiradji

Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post JakartaMore people soaking in the tub as bathing habits changeFOCUS ISSUE -- BATHROOM FIXTURES --- APRIL 18 The growing trend toward spas and pampering oneself among well-to-do Indonesians has had a positive impact on sale of bathroom fixtures, such as bathtubs,...

FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- BATHROOM FIXTURES -- APRIL 18

FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- BATHROOM FIXTURES -- APRIL 18 Turning the bathroom into a relaxing retreat Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta As our daily routines cause increasing strain and fatigue, the bathroom has become a source of relaxation and rejuvenation for both body and mind.

Political parties & public welfare

Political parties & public welfareFrom Suara KaryaPractically all political parties contesting this year's general election are fond of talking about the need to surmount national issues like poverty, unemployment, farmers' living conditions, corruption, collusion and nepotism.

PLN delays Tarahan projects

PLN delays Tarahan projectsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned electricity firm PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) has delayed the construction of the coal-fired power projects in Tarahan, South Sumatra, raising concerns among industry players.

* Headlines:Election results worsen House: Expert 2

* Headlines:Election results worsen House: Expert 2 * National: Presidential candidates ignore support from advisers4 * Archipelago:11 migrants missing in Poso 5 * Opinion:Out with the old: Capital picks new players in 2004 6 * City: SMP 56 taken over, students study on street8 * Sports:PSBI to...

Police begin search for KPU hackers

Police begin search for KPU hackersEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Police Special Crimes Division investigators have started their hunt for the hackers who attacked the General Elections Commission (KPU) web site.

Back off Myanmar, Asian states tell European Union

Back off Myanmar, Asian states tell European UnionAgencies, Straffan, IrelandThe European Union (EU) and Asia were to wrap up annual talks here on Sunday overshadowed, not for the first time, by serious divisions over the military dictatorship ruling Myanmar.

Out with the old: Capital picks new players in 2004

Out with the old: Capital picks new players in 2004Max Lane, Visiting Fellow, Asia research centre, Murdoch University, Murdoch WA, West Australia, m.lane@murdoch.edu.au The 2004 election results show that the fundamental trend in Indonesian politics has not been a nostalgic swing back to the past...

Governor to publish fashion magezine

Governor to publish fashion magezine KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Despite his full load in running the local administration, Southeast Sulawesi Governor Ali Mazi has decided to make time to publish a fashion magazine."Before becoming governor, I had a fashion magazine in Jakarta.

Sleman to build off-campus dorm

Sleman to build off-campus dorm YOGYAKARTA: The Sleman Administration in Yogyakarta province is planning to build a number of modest apartments for students."We will build a student apartment of 96 rooms this year, located not far from campus," local settlement and regional infrastructure office...

RI condemns Israel's killing of Rantissi

RI condemns Israel's killing of RantissiAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia, the world's largest Muslim populous nation, strongly condemned on Sunday Israel's assassination of top Hamas leader Abdel-Aziz al-Rantissi, saying it clearly demonstrated the Jewish state's lack of...

Planned bus terminal becomes huge fish pond

Planned bus terminal becomes huge fish pondDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt is hard to believe that the swampy area with a huge fish pond right in the center is actually supposed to be the Rp 60 billion (US$7 million) Pulo Gebang intercity bus terminal in East Jakarta.

Singapore engineers invent soluble heart stent

Singapore engineers invent soluble heart stent Singapore engineers have invented a soluble heart stent that can hold up to 20 layers of drugs, a world first that will speed up patient recoveries and lower the chances of relapses, media reports said Friday.

Jakarta stocks seen falling this week

Jakarta stocks seen falling this weekAgence France-Presse, Jakarta The Indonesian stock market is expected to fall this week as high stock prices and political uncertainty after the April 5 legislative election dampen sentiment, an analyst said on Friday.

Draft energy bill sparks controversy

Draft energy bill sparks controversyFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A controversial new bill that will integrate energy laws has been drafted and the House of Representatives is keen to pass it into law before its legislative term ends in September.

SMP 56 taken over; students study outside

SMP 56 taken over; students study outsideEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCity public order officers finally occupied the SMP 56 state junior high school building on Jl. Melawai Raya, South Jakarta, on Sunday morning after months of dispute, forcing the remaining 65 students to start studying...

Health insurance scheme gives remote areas more doctors

Health insurance scheme gives remote areas more doctorsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe proposed National Health Insurance (AKN) scheme will encourage a more even distribution of doctors and hospitals, said a public health observer on Saturday.

Election results may worsen House's performance: Expert

Election results may worsen House's performance: ExpertKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe national legislature will resume sitting on Monday until early July, involving many members who are unlikely to be reelected for another five-year term.

Three GAM members killed in siege

Three GAM members killed in siege BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Four members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group took hostage the family of First. Insp. Muchtar, the chief of Seunedon police subprecinct, at his house in North Aceh regency.

Siswono set for presidential race

Siswono set for presidential race CIREBON, West Java: Siswono Yudohusodo, a former minister, spoke of his readiness on Sunday to contest the upcoming presidential election. Speaking in the West Java town, Cirebon, Siswono said that he had been nominated by at least three political parties, namely...

Minister told to account for alleged Rp 3.5 billion of fund irregularities

Minister told to account for alleged Rp 3.5 billion of fund irregularitiesOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung, LampungNon-governmental organization (NGO) activists and economists in Lampung province have urged Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno to account for the gubernatorial...

Paper industry claims to more recycling

Paper industry claims to more recyclingAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's pulp and paper industry claims it is utilizing more used paper as raw material in line with the recycling trend in the global business.

More bombs, weapons found in Poso

More bombs, weapons found in Poso PALU, Central Sulawesi: Security personnel again found on Sunday 21 homemade live bombs in Poso Pesisir district during a door-to-door search for arms, only a day after the discovery of 17 live bombs in the same district.

Megawati likely to name Hamzah Haz as running mate

Megawati likely to name Hamzah Haz as running mateSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A senior party official at the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) dropped a hint on Sunday that party leader Megawati Soekarnoputri would likely team up with Hamzah Haz, the leader of the United...

Bali to host regional maritime forum

Bali to host regional maritime forum DENPASAR, Bali: Some 300 delegates from 35 Asia-Pacific countries are to take part in an international conference on maritime affairs and fisheries, which will be held here from April 19 to April 24, a local official said on Saturday.

Police seize cyanide in Manado

Police seize cyanide in Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: The North Sulawesi Police have seized around 68 barrels of cyanide during a routine patrol of North Sulawesi waters.North Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen.

'Jakarta can learn lots from China'

'Jakarta can learn lots from China'There are at least two renovation projects on heritage sites underway in the capital; one is at Hotel Indonesia in Central Jakarta and the other is the Luar Batang Mosque in Pasar Ikan, North Jakarta.

Kalla to resign,says ready to be Susilo's running mate

Kalla to resign,says ready to be Susilo's running mateTiarma Siboro and Nana RukmanaB, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/CirebonCoordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla announced on Sunday his intention to resign from the Cabinet to enable him to make a bid for the vice presidency.