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JP2HEADINGTHURSDAY, 01-04-04:

JP2HEADINGTHURSDAY, 01-04-04: 1. KL: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Report: KL endangers Aceh refugees with forced repatriation 2. TELKOM: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Experts criticize govt's decision to hike phone rates Higher interconnection fees for cell phone users 3.

Caption for Spotlight advertisement

Caption for Spotlight advertisement VISIT OF TANZANIA'S MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta was honored to host the visit of a delegation from the United Republic of Tanzania led by its Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Jakaya M. Kikwete on March 30.

Vulnerability to poverty now a fact of life more than half of

Vulnerability to poverty now a fact of life more than half of all 215 million Indonesians and more than half of all Indonesians are likely to experience an episode of poverty every three years.These grim statistics seem to belie the fact that over the last three decades, the government of Indonesia...

Supreme Court gains gains freedom and powers

Supreme Court gains gains freedom and powersMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court increased its status as the country's ultimate legal body on Wednesday when it took over powers from the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, a historical move that would ensure the...

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.

Dysentery kills five

Dysentery kills five AMBON, Maluku: Five residents of Kesui island in East Seram regency have died and dozens of others were treated at local community health centers on Wednesday after suffering from dysentery and vomiting.

Govt draft 2005 economic indicators

Govt draft 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.

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 1, 2004

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 1, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting Melukis dan Melihat by Wayan Muliastra, at K. Sudana Gallery, Campuhan, Ubud, until April 10. * Painting by I Nyoman Tusan, at Griya Santriyan, Galeri Sanur, until April 23.

Filthy terminal

Filthy terminalFrom Warta Kota The Kampung Rambutan bus terminal is in very poor condition. Street vendors are found virtually everywhere in this terminal. The restaurant inside the terminal carelessly tosses out its dirty water as it pleases. Garbage is everywhere. The whole place stinks.

Backlogged legal cases

Backlogged legal cases It was baffling to read the report in The Jakarta Post on March 4 about the backlog of cases in the Supreme Court. If it is true that the number of unsettled cases has reached 16,000, this must be deplored as a disgraceful occurrence.

Candra, Halim lose at Korea Open

Candra, Halim lose at Korea OpenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian badminton doubles pair Candra Wijaya and Halim Haryanto suffered further setbacks in their hunt for an Olympics berth after stumbling in the opening round of the Korea Open in Choongju City, South Korea, on Wednesday.

Kendari to have new rector

Kendari to have new rector KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A total of 19 rectorial candidates are taking part in the race for the rectorship in Halu Oleo University in Kendari, the capital of Southeast Sulawesi province, for the 2004 to 2008 period.

ICC, an alternative to prosecuting war criminals?

ICC, an alternative to prosecuting war criminals?Imanuddin Razak, The Jakarta Post, The Hague A warning to Indonesian Military (TNI) commanders and government officials tasked at conflict areas: They can no longer take arbitrary actions that may result in a massive loss of life.

50,000 observers ready for April polls

50,000 observers ready for April pollsSEMARANG: At least 50,000 poll observers, including foreign observers, are ready to monitor the April 5 legislative election in Central Java.The observers include those from the Gita Pertiwi foundation, the Rector Forum, the European Union and the Election...

4 x 12

4 x 12 Two policemen to face trial over Papua rights abuses 2 x 21 Gowa residents to be moved to safer area 1 x 43 More teachers quizzed over regent's ouster 1 x 33 Seventeen end hunger strike, 2 continue

Lawyers urge Ba'asyir's release

Lawyers urge Ba'asyir's release JAKARTA: The team of lawyers representing Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir urged the government to release their client on April 28 and reject the use of information from U.S. intelligence sources that may be used to open another case against him.

Copiers used in rush to meet election day

Copiers used in rush to meet election dayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang, Central Java Several regencies continued to report the lack of election materials on Wednesday while the government nears the Friday deadline to decide whether to issue a decree postponing the election altogether or only...

Megawati, a housewife, a leader and the President

Megawati, a housewife, a leader and the PresidentFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like children listening to their mother, an audience of thousands of people mostly from the grass roots, moved closer to the stage.

Club donates 2 million bags of blood

Club donates 2 million bags of blood TANGERANG: The Lippo Karawaci Blood Donors Club donated on Wednesday 2 million bags of blood to the Indonesian Red Cross' Tangerang branch to commemorate the club's fifth anniversary.The donation took place at the Siloam Gleneagles Hospital in Karawaci.

Can the 2004 election bring about real change?

Can the 2004 election bring about real change?Benny Susetyo, Cultural Observer, Malang, East Java The question above is oft-repeated but still retains its significance and needs reflecting upon, particularly in view of the pessimism of many parties that the polls this year will not bring much...

Crooked politicians named in Bali

Crooked politicians named in BaliWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Five days before election day, April 5, Bali Corruption Watch (BCW) released here on Wednesday a list of 14 local legislative candidates deemed to be crooked politicians.

Ketua komisi Pemilihan Umum Daerah (KPUD) Kaltim,

Ketua komisi Pemilihan Umum Daerah (KPUD) Kaltim, Noorsyamsu Agang mengakui, sosialisasi pencoblosan saat pemilu 5 april nanti, masih sangat kurang di pahami oleh masyarakat. Lembaga-lembaga non KPU yang mendapat dana dari lembaga asing untuk mensosialisasikan mekanisme pemilu di Kaltim, kata dia,...

Golkar vote may be at risk in S. Sulawesi

Golkar vote may be at risk in S. SulawesiAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post,Makassar, South Sulawesi South Sulawesi has for decades a Golkar haven in terms of garnering votes, consistently gaining well over 50 percent of the vote.

Only 23% of overseas voters registered

Only 23% of overseas voters registered JAKARTA: The government has only been able to register 23 percent of 1.9 million eligible overseas voters due to an administrative shortcoming, a senior official acknowledged on Wednesday.

Azas Tigor fights for disadvantaged

Azas Tigor fights for disadvantagedEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDon'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.

Harsh penalties may stop animal smugglers

Harsh penalties may stop animal smugglersTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country needs to impose harsh punishments to stop the rampant trade and smuggling of protected animal species, a non- governmental organization says.

Prosecutor's office staff implicated in foiled escape

Prosecutor's office staff implicated in foiled escapeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police have declared three North Jakarta Prosecutor's Office personnel as suspects in assisting defendant Gunawan Santosa to escape on the way to the North Jakarta District Court on Tuesday.

Polls give more than promises to scavengers

Polls give more than promises to scavengersMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Despite the lackluster political campaign, with the majority of people fed up with parties and their unkept promises, euphoria survives among hundreds of scavengers in Tangerang municipality.

Indosat reports sharp rise in 2003 profit

Indosat reports sharp rise in 2003 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.

Policeman to face trial over Papua rights abuses

Policeman to face trial over Papua rights abusesAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi The indictment and dossier of the human rights violation case in Abepura, Papua province, has been handed over to the Human Rights Tribunal in Makassar, South Sulawesi province.

Part 2 of 2

Part 2 of 2U.S.-Indonesia relationship enters new eraAli Alatas, Former Foreign Minister, Jakarta As the major power in the world today, the U.S. obviously has to assume a unique role and a heavy responsibility in this regard. That responsibility, however, has to be shared.

Shot bystranders won't sue

Shot bystranders won't sueEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The victims of stray bullets fired by a member of the exclusive Paspampres (presidential guard) have decided not to take legal action against the shooter who caused them to be hospitalized, as they have received compensation...

JP/5/ABEPURA

JP/5/ABEPURAIndictment of Abepura case handed over to human rights tribunalAndi Hajramurni The Jakarta Post Makassar, South SulawesiThe indictment and dossier of the human rights violation case in Abepura, Papua province, has been handed over to the Human Rights Tribunal in Makassar, South Sulawesi...

Democratic Party fortune tellers' favorite

Democratic Party fortune tellers' favoriteAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many scholars and political observers have made in-depth and informed predictions about the results of the April 5 legislative election, some even going so far as to predict the results of country's first direct...

Two more dossiers on BNI scandal rejected

Two more dossiers on BNI scandal rejectedP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office is to return on Thursday the case files submitted by the police last week on Nurcahyo and Haris Is Hartono, two of 16 suspects in the Rp 1.

JP/5/ABEPURA

JP/5/ABEPURAIndictment of Abepura case handed over to human rights tribunalAndi Hajramurni The Jakarta Post Makassar, South SulawesiThe indictment and dossier of the human rights violation case in Abepura, Papua province, has been handed over to the Human Rights Tribunal in Makassar, South Sulawesi...

Government monopolies

Government 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.

President inaugurates three new envoys

President inaugurates three new envoysFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri swore in on Wednesday three new envoys for overseas Indonesian missions, including a representative to the United Nations in New York.

U.S. foundation reps visit IPB

U.S. foundation reps visit IPB BOGOR: Two representatives of the U.S.-based Lemelson Foundation, which develops and implements sustainable development programs for Third World countries, visited the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) on Wednesday.

Hartono repeats blind support for Soeharto

Hartono repeats blind support for SoehartoSURABAYA: Defying mounting protests, former Army chief Gen. (ret) R. Hartono, leader of the Concern for the Nation Functioning Party (PKPB), has reiterated his calls asking PKPB supporters to be protectors of Soeharto.

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.

Defendants 'unaware of bombs'

Defendants 'unaware of bombs' JAKARTA: Three defendants accused of storing the explosives used to build the car bomb in the Marriott Hotel bombing did not know what the boxes contained, a witness said on Tuesday.

Indonesia on course

Indonesia 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.

Indonesia gets into the swing of things at Manila baseball event

Indonesia gets into the swing of things at Manila baseball eventMariko Takayasu, Contributor, Jakarta Baseball's popularity in Indonesia is growing steadily with children and adults playing the game year round, rain or shine.

Supreme Court gains its official independence

Supreme Court gains its official independenceMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Supreme Court increased its status as the country's ultimate legal body on Wednesday when it took over powers from the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, a historical move that would ensure the...

TV Program: Wednesday, March 31, 2004

TV Program: Wednesday, March 31, 2004.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria7:30 Music8:30 Documentary9:00 Entertainment News: Show Biz10:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m.

Dengue may rise over dry season

Dengue may rise over dry seasonBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An official with the City Health Agency warned residents of a possible increase in the number of dengue fever cases during the current transition period from the rainy season to the dry season.

'We need stern rules on campaigns'

'We need stern rules on campaigns' The three-week campaign period for the legislative election allows 24 parties to post flags, posters and banners in public places. Although the city bylaw and the election law determine the areas in which party paraphernalia may be posted, these rulings have...

Foreign monitors arrive in Maluku

Foreign monitors arrive in Maluku AMBON, Maluku: At least two foreign poll observers arrived in the Maluku capital of Ambon on Tuesday, and they were ready to help monitor the election in the province.The two, Martin Freire from the European Union and Bruno L'hoste from the Election Observation...

AirAsia to begin flights to Indonesia

AirAsia to begin flights to IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysia's AirAsia will introduce flights from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru to Jakarta, Bandung and Surabaya, as it seeks to become one of the leading no-frills airlines in Southeast Asia.