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Lists of more crooked politicians released

Lists of more crooked politicians releasedOyos Saroso H.N. and Hasrul, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung/Kendari Non-governmental organizations made public on Friday the names of crooked politicians in Lampung and Southeast Sulawesi provinces and urged people not to vote for them in the legislative...

Council's China trip opposed

Council's China trip opposed TANGERANG: The Banten Provincial Council's plan for a trip to China at the end of their term in office in August, met strong opposition from some of its members and residents.Councillor Yayat Suhartono lambasted the plan, saying it would be a waste of taxpayers' money.

Govt won't revise inflation target despite price hikes

Govt won't revise inflation target despite price hikesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's 6.5 percent inflation target for this year would still be attainable despite hikes in the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and local telephone rates, Minister of Finance Boediono said.

Ballot paper counting

Ballot paper countingFrom Republika During the New Order era, we often read reports about the discovery of a number of ballot boxes containing marked ballot papers (usually for the opposition party) in forested or swampy areas in remote places of the country.

Party symbols remain in place

Party symbols remain in placeBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the fact that the cooling-off period following the official election campaign was supposed to mean the ridding of the city of election posters and banners, many areas of the city were still awash with them on Friday.

FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- INTERNET BUSINESS

FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- INTERNET BUSINESSFor The Jakarta Post, April 06, 2004-04-02More effort needed to boost hotspotsUsing e-mail in lieu of the mobile telephone to communicate with family members, friends, colleagues and clients has lowered the cost of staying in touch.

Ladia Galaska controversy: Reconsidering the costs and benefits

Ladia Galaska controversy: Reconsidering the costs and benefits of an environmental destruction Andri Gunawan Wibisana Lecturer Environmental Law School of Law University of Indonesia Jakarta mragw@yahoo.

Jambi teachers to get trip to Thailand

Jambi teachers to get trip to Thailand JAMBI: More than 100 subdistrict heads in Bungo regency, Jambi province, are scheduled to go to Thailand for a comparative study.Zardianto, the head of the administrative section at the Jambi Immigration Office, said the planned trip was made public after more...

Easter brunch on offer at Hyatt Regency

Easter brunch on offer at Hyatt Regency YOGYAKARTA: The Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta Hotel on Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar is offering a special Easter brunch at its Kemangi Bistro Restaurant on Sunday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

JP/17/SEKATE

JP/17/SEKATE'Sekaten' through timesSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post YogyakartaThe Sekaten festival dates back to the year 1939 Saka on the Javanese calendar, or 1477, when Raden Patah of Demak Bintoro founded the Grand Mosque of Demak, with the support of the wali (propagators of Islam on Java island).

Former officials, activists urge voters to use their heads

Former officials, activists urge voters to use their headsMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaA number of former officials of the New Order government, activists and public figures signed a public statement on Friday urging people to use their critical faculties when voting.

Election 2004 is for tomorrow, not for today

Election 2004 is for tomorrow, not for today Wimar Witoelar InterMatrix Communications Jakarta wimar@perspektif.net Around 145 million Indonesian voters will go to the poll stations around the country today. There has not been as much international news about Indonesia as there was in the past.

Mass prayer held in Medan for safe polls

Mass prayer held in Medan for safe polls MEDAN, North Sumatra: Religious leaders held mass prayers for 3,000 people in Medan on Friday at the governor's office, asking God for safe and peaceful elections.

Traffic violations soar ahead of elections

Traffic violations soar ahead of electionsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of traffic violations committed during the election campaign period in Greater Jakarta increased 2,500 percent when compared to the previous election campaign period in 1999.

Coral Reefs in the world

Coral Reefs in the world UNEP-WCMC World Atlas of Coral Reefs (2001) Rank Country & locations Coral area World total Prognosis for the Future (Km2) 1 Indonesia 51,020 17.95% Mostly poor, some fair/good 2 Australia 48,960 17.22% Good, bleaching only threat 3 Philippines 25,060 8.

TV Today: Saturday, April 3, 2004

TV Today: Saturday, April 3, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:00 Sports11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m. Traditional Performances1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Live Report: Peresmian Pasar Lelang3:00 English News Service4:30...

Coral Reefs in the world

Coral Reefs in the world UNEP-WCMC World Atlas of Coral Reefs (2001) Rank Country & locations Coral area World total Prognosis for the Future (Km2) 1 Indonesia 51,020 17.95% Mostly poor, some fair/good 2 Australia 48,960 17.22% Good, bleaching only threat 3 Philippines 25,060 8.

Council's China trip opposed

Council's China trip opposed TANGERANG: The Banten Provincial Council's plan for a trip to China at the end of their term in office in August, met strong opposition from some of its members and residents.Councillor Yayat Suhartono lambasted the plan, saying it would be a waste of taxpayer money.

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 3, 2004

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 3, 2004Exhibitions* Photo Sosok by Buldanul Kuhri at Kedai Kebun Forum's Stage, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel./Fax. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until April 6.

Thailand Elite launched to lure Indonesia investors

Thailand Elite launched to lure Indonesia investorsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Thai Embassy launched a new program on Friday called Thailand Elite, which is aimed at attracting investors from Indonesia.

Unprofessional

Unprofessional Sony service I purchased a Sony home theater DAV-S800 from a Sony dealer in Kelapa Gading for more than US$1,000 a little more that a year back.Recently, I started having problems with system and so I contacted the dealer who, in turn, asked me to contact a Sony Service Center in...

FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- INTERNET BUSINESS -- April 6

FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- INTERNET BUSINESS -- April 6ISPs compete for corporate clients, combat virusesRudijanto Contributor Jakarta This year, the Internet user population in Indonesia is expected to grow by around 50 percent. This may seem like a huge increase.

Saddened by people's

Saddened by people's disrespect for animalsFrom Media Indonesia My heart is saddened every time I happen to pass kiosks selling animals in front of Pertamina Hospital. These kiosks have filthy cages where dozens of legally protected animals such as cassowaries, Bali starlings and orangutans are...

Police hand over Manggarai report to Komnas HAM

Police hand over Manggarai report to Komnas HAMYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, West Nusa Tenggara A team of detectives has completed its probe into the Manggarai shooting that killed six local residents and injured 26 others, a senior police officer said on Friday.Brig. Gen.

Rp 10b worth drugs destroyed

Rp 10b worth drugs destroyed The Jakarta Police's narcotics division on Friday burned US$1.17 million of confiscated drugs used as evidence in a series of cases since November.The evidence destroyed included 2.824 kilograms of heroin, 3.

Stock prices on the Jakarta stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 2, 2004

Stock prices on the Jakarta stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 2, 2004 ________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _________________________________________________________________________ ABDI Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 950...

Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in education

Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in educationArdimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Berkeley, California ajambak@calmail.berkeley.edu The decentralization program launched by the government in 2001, including the delegation of further authority over education, has raised...

Ballot paper counting

Ballot paper countingFrom Republika During the New Order era, we often read reports about the discovery of a number of ballot boxes containing marked ballot papers (usually for the opposition party) in forested or swampy areas in remote places of the country.

Poor knowledge of chemistry

Poor knowledge of chemistryFrom Koran Tempo I learned from a mass-media report, that on March 25, three persons died instantly when a tube containing ammonia gas exploded at a gas filling company, PT Kimia Bahagia, Tangerang.

RI urged to utilize geothermal power

RI urged to utilize geothermal power SANUR, Bali: Out of a total estimated 20,000 megawatt (MW) geothermal reserve in Indonesia, only 832 MW has been utilized.The small amount of geothermal power being utilized by Indonesian companies is cause for concern for us all, as the country's 20,000 MW...

New judicial move

New judicial move Thursday, April 1, 2004 is a historical day for Indonesia's judicial system because from that date on, the courts -- including the administrative courts -- fall under the auspices of the Supreme Court, instead of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.

Upgrade trains

Upgrade trains for traffic relief There have been several options discussed about trying to deal with the gridlock traffic in Jakarta. Notable ideas are a light rail system and the busway. There is another option not yet discussed -- a train system.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 1, 2004

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 1, 2004 _________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...

Police pursue mastermind behind Gunawan's foiled escape

Police pursue mastermind behind Gunawan's foiled escapeEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara revealed on Thursday that police were "pursuing the mastermind" behind the foiled escape on Tuesday of defendant Gunawan Santosa while en route from...

JP/13/Budget

JP/13/BudgetGovt set to propose 2005 economic indicatorsThe Jakarta Post JakartaMinister of Finance Boediono said on Wednesday that the government would submit the 2005 macroeconomic assumptions to the House of Representatives in May.

What learning is emerging from the election?

What learning is emerging from the election?Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Indonesia School Jakarta The elections in Indonesia would probably reasonably be heralded around the world as another step in the right direction for democracy.

Poll watchdogs laud quiet campaign

Poll watchdogs laud quiet campaignThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political parties, election watchdogs and non-governmental organizations, described the 22-day legislative campaign election period, which ended on Thursday, as a relatively peaceful and orderly campaign.

Chinese-Indonesians politically active

Chinese-Indonesians politically activeKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Satu musuh -- sudah kebanyakan, seribu kawan -- masih kekurangan, is the motto of Eddy Sadeli. He translates the expression as "one enemy is too many, one thousand friends are too few".

Voter cards have foul language

Voter cards have foul language fBANDUNG: Poll committee members at Lebak Gede subdistrict here discovered on Thursday that snafus on the voter cards from the General Election Commission (KPU) included several dirty words.

Reassessing state monopolies

Reassessing state monopoliesPatrick Guntensperger, Business Consultant, Jakarta ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com Polls indicate that the quality of services provided by government utility monopolies is among the most frequent complaints here in Indonesia.

Delay in polls could prompt capital flight

Delay in polls could prompt capital flightFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A delay in the planned general election this year would create serious damage to the country's economy as investor confidence would tumble due to the uncertainty, an investment expert warned.

More Indonesians buying luxurious houses in S'pore

More Indonesians buying luxurious houses in S'poreFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Singapore The Singapore property market is improving, spurred by growing demand for high-end property from foreign buyers, including wealthy Indonesians, a developer said.

Indosat reports sharp rise in 2003 net profit

Indosat reports sharp rise in 2003 net profit Indonesia's second-largest telecoms company PT Indosat on Wednesday reported a sharp rise in 2003 net profit on the back of better operating results and a tax benefit. The company reported 2003 net profit of Rp 1.

Support for KPK

Support for KPK We would like to apologize to Patrick Guntensperger for the lack of information on the Partnership for Governance Reform that became apparent in his letter to The Jakarta Post on March 26.

Asia to link cities with jets

Asia to link cities with jets JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso revealed on Thursday that Asia would have jet planes linking major cities in the region to boost ties among them."The procurement of jets is one of the commitments agreed to in the last meeting of the Asian Network of Major Cities (ANMC) in...

FedEx golf to begin 8th season

FedEx golf to begin 8th seasonMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The eighth edition of the FedEx Corporate Golf Tournament will begin its six-month swing on April 16, with organizers looking to provide business opportunities for the participants.

Indonesian democracy on course

Indonesian democracy on courseThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The important thing about Indonesia's parliamentary elections next week is that the country's stability is no longer hostage to political outcomes.

Four held for counterfeiting money in C. Java

Four held for counterfeiting money in C. JavaBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java Central Java Police detectives arrested on Wednesday night four people in Tawangmangu, Karanganyar regency, for counterfeiting.

JP/20/AZAS

JP/20/AZASAzas Tigor fights for just causeEmmy Fitri The Jakarta Post Jakarta Don't expect Azas Tigor Nainggolan to apologize because he won't. As an ordinary human being, does he ever make a mistake in his personal judgment? "My mistakes are I am easily infuriated and foolhardy enough to speak out.

Indosat reports sharp rise in 2003 net profit

Indosat reports sharp rise in 2003 net profit Indonesia's second-largest telecoms company PT Indosat on Wednesday reported a sharp rise in 2003 net profit on the back of better operating results and a tax benefit. The company reported 2003 net profit of Rp 1.