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Pushing toward change

Pushing toward change As the legislative elections on April 5 draw closer, fears of a reemergence of authoritarian rule in the style of the corruption-riddled New Order regime of deposed president Soeharto appear to be gaining in strength among the doomsayers in Indonesia's prodemocracy movement.

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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Boediono-bond-underwriter Govt starts selection of bond underwriters JP/13/BondGovt starts selection of bond underwritersThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Ministry of Finance started on Thursday the selection of underwriters for a planned international bond issuance, which will be the...

Year 2003 was good and 2004 should be even better

Year 2003 was good and 2004 should be even betterDavid Chang, Market Analyst, Jakarta The year 2003 turned out to be better-than-expected for the economy and the outlook for 2004 appears to be even better.

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JP/19/BANGKA Hakka Chinese at the tip of Bangka IslandHakka Chinese survive the past, face bleak future Haidir Anwar Tanjung The Jakarta Post Pangkalpinang, Bangka BelitungTwo years ago Bangka and Belitung (commonly known by the abbreviation Babel) islands were inaugurated as a new province, with...

Sick judge delays verdict

Sick judge delays verdict JAKARTA: The verdict on the high-profile libel suit filed against the Koran Tempo daily by businessman Tomy Winata has been delayed until Tuesday because the presiding judge was absent.

40 million poor to get free health services

40 million poor to get free health servicesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's 40 million poor people may enjoy free health services if a bill drafted by the government gets the nod from members of the House of Representatives (DPR).

PKB hopes to benefit from its pluralist perspective

PKB hopes to benefit from its pluralist perspectiveRais Hidayat, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post Compared to other Muslim-based political parties, the National Awakening Party (PKB) has a reputation among non-Muslim and minority groups as an inclusive and tolerant political party,...

Indonesian Military rejects reports on militia infiltration

Indonesian Military rejects reports on militia infiltrationYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara A senior Indonesian Military (TNI) commander in Kupang denied on Thursday recent reports in several local media that 78 armed pro- Indonesia militiamen have infiltrated Timor...

1. PUPUD -- 1 x 35

1. PUPUD -- 1 x 35Pupud Saripudin, a dedicated driverUrip Hudiono The Jakarta Post Jakarta Becoming part of the intensely discussed busway project is more than just a question of pride or making a better livelihood for a bus driver like Pupud Saripudin.

Forestry office accused of corruption

Forestry office accused of corruptionYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The West Java forestry office has been accused of misusing around Rp 4.2 billion (more than US$500,000) allocated for reforestation in an area on the slopes of Mount Mandalawangi in Garut regency.

Sultan hints at graceful exit from Golkar convention series

Sultan hints at graceful exit from Golkar convention seriesSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X hinted on Thursday that he may withdraw from the Golkar Party's convention to select a presidential candidate.

Flood inundates 3,000 houses in Subang

Flood inundates 3,000 houses in Subang SUBANG, West Java: More than 3,000 houses in Pamanukan district have been flooded since Wednesday, forcing thousands of residents to take refuge elsewhere.The flooding occurred after heavy rain hit the area on Wednesday.

'Rakyat' in dock as big guns try to sink it

'Rakyat' in dock as big guns try to sink itM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The entire board of 16 editors of the national daily Rakyat Merdeka, including the sports section, stood trial on Thursday at the Central Jakarta District Court in a libel suit filed by the Minister of Trade and...

Carousel of intrigue as fairground ouster proceeds

Carousel of intrigue as fairground ouster proceedsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The removal of the management of the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, proceeded peacefully on Thursday amid fears that it could possibly turn violent.

Graft at religious affairs ministry

Graft at religious affairs ministryFrom Warta Kota It is good news that the Graft Eradication Commission has resolved to eradicate graft at the religious affairs ministry, which, according to the Finance and Development Supervisory Board (BPKP), is the most corrupt ministry in the country.

Surabaya to launch commuter train

Surabaya to launch commuter trainID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The Surabaya administration held a trial-run for an inner-city commuter train on Thursday, the same day the Jakarta administration launched its controversial busway project. The trial began at about 8:30 a.m.

Busway launch big attraction

Busway launch big attractionUrip Hudiono and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several minor flaws in the initial implementation of the TransJakarta Busway did not deter enthusiastic Jakartans from personally trying out the brand-new air-conditioned buses on Thursday for a free ride along...

Landslide bylaw to be issued

Landslide bylaw to be issuedNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Kuningan, West Java The Kuningan regental administration will soon issue a bylaw that will prohibit local residents from building permanent houses in several landslide-prone areas.

BPPT designs new waste management process

BPPT designs new waste management processAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) proposed on Thursday a more profitable garbage management system to the Jakarta administration to replace the current treatment methods which are...

[b]Presidential race easy,

Presidential race easy, while corruption a tonic Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com 2. Chang -- Bull market in the making 2 X 30 Year 2003 was good and 2004 should be even better David Chang Market Analyst Jakarta

Presidential race easy, while corruption a tonic

Presidential race easy, while corruption a tonicKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com Other nations, even those who claim to be true champions of democracy, may be jealous of Indonesia, especially in the case of presidential elections and the handling of...

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;JP;TON; ANPAf..r.. drug-ED-Cialis New drug for impotence to hit market in Indonesia JP/14/drug1New drug for impotence to hit market in IndonesiaTony Hotland The Jakarta Post Jakarta Competition among erectile dysfunction (ED) drug producers in Indonesia is likely to get stiffer as a new drug,...

New drug for impotence to hit market in Indonesia

New drug for impotence to hit market in IndonesiaTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Competition among erectile dysfunction (ED) drug producers in Indonesia is likely to get stiffer as a new drug, reported to sustain an erection for as long as 36 hours, enters the market.U.S.

1. BUSWAY: 1 LINE, 23 COUNTS

1. BUSWAY: 1 LINE, 23 COUNTS Busway launch successful 2. TAX: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS New tax law could increase corruption 3. POLICE: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Moonlighting cops arrested for assault

Taspen to up stake in Kesejahteraan

Taspen to up stake in KesejahteraanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned pension firm PT Taspen plans to boost its stake in Bank Kesejahteraan from the current 10 percent, company president Achmad Subianto said on Thursday.

PDS to lead by moral example for new nation

PDS to lead by moral example for new nationSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As a new, small party that relies on support from minority groups, the Prosperous Peace Party (PDS) vows not to play second fiddle in national politics, but to take the lead as a moral force.

Judges denied access to houses

Judges denied access to houses TANGERANG: Judges newly posted at the Tangerang District Court have complained about the shortage of housing facilities, saying eight of the 13 the official houses were taken up by retired judges or those working outside the area.

Gedong villagers endure tought times, hardship

Gedong villagers endure tought times, hardshipHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pangkalpinang, Bangka Belitung Two years ago Bangka and Belitung (commonly known by the abbreviation Babel) islands were inaugurated as a new province, with Pangkalpinang on Bangka island, where tin is abundant,...

Twenty years sought for GAM leader

Twenty years sought for GAM leaderThe prosecution requested on Thursday a 20-year sentence for a Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist leader charged with masterminding the bomb blasts last May at the Medan mayor's office and a gas pipeline in Belawan, North Sumatra.

'Leaders should come from different groups'

'Leaders should come from different groups' JAKARTA: Indonesia's President and vice president should come from different ethnic groups to ensure the leadership reflected the country's cultural diversity, constitutional law expert Sri Soemantri said on ThursdayThis idea could be incorporated into...

Criticism over GAM hostages worries Megawati

Criticism over GAM hostages worries MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri regretted on Thursday criticism against the government over its handling of civilian hostages held by the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM).

'Busway is good, but won't last'

'Busway is good, but won't last' The launch of the controversial busway project, not unexpectedly, attracted thousands of Jakartans to take a free ride from Blok M, South Jakarta, to Kota, West Jakarta, along the special traffic- free lane.

PT DI, workers offered last chance to negotiate

PT DI, workers offered last chance to negotiateRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Committee for Settlements of Labor Disputes (P4P) asked on Thursday that the management and 6,600 dismissed workers of ailing aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) go back to the...

Holding company to manage IBRA's unsold asset

Holding company to manage IBRA's unsold assetFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will set up one holding company, instead of three as previously reported, to take over assets that remain unsold by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) by the...

Twenty years sought for GAM leader

Twenty years sought for GAM leader The prosecution requested on Thursday a 20-year sentence for a Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist leader charged with masterminding the bomb blasts last May at the Medan mayor's office and a gas pipeline in Belawan, North Sumatra.

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

1. JOURNALIST: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Criticisms over GAM hostages worries Mega 2. SCANDAL: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Police confirm Sjahril, Ary, Cacuk, Toto graft suspects 3. PDS: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 23 PDS to lead by moral example for new nation 4.

Malaysian leader to visit Thailand

Malaysian leader to visit ThailandMALAYSIA: Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will be making an official visit to Thailand on Jan. 16 as part of a regional familiarization trip and to boost bilateral ties, the government announced on Thursday.

Iran plans to build $1billion oil refinery in East Java

Iran plans to build $1billion oil refinery in East JavaFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Iran plans to build and operate a US$1 billion oil refinery in the East Java province to accommodate Indonesia's increasing demand for oil-based fuel, Iran's ambassador said on Thursday.

Moses' condition improving: coach

Moses' condition improving: coachZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Boxer Antonius Moses Seram, who was knocked unconscious and fell into a coma after a fight on Tuesday, was improving slightly after being operated on shortly after being rushed to the hospital, a coach said.

Americans arrested for child sex offenses

Americans arrested for child sex offensesThe United States is investigating a suspected child sex ring on the Indonesian resort island of Bali, an official said on Thursday. Theresa Nibblet, a senior official at the U.S.

Pupud Saripudin, a dedicated driver

Pupud Saripudin, a dedicated driverUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Becoming part of the intensely discussed busway project is more than just a question of pride or making a better livelihood for a bus driver like Pupud Saripudin.

Sapura to expand to Indonesia

Sapura to expand to Indonesia Malaysia's Sapura Motors, which produces automotive components, plans to set up a seven million ringgit (US$1.84 million) plant in Indonesia this year to take advantage of lower costs there, a report said on Thursday.

* Headlines: Mega concerned about criticism over Ersa's death 2

* Headlines: Mega concerned about criticism over Ersa's death 2 * National: Most voters don't know how to use ballot papers 4 * Archipelago: W. Java forestry office accused of corruption 5 * Opinion: 2003 was good and 2004 should be even better 6 * City: BPPT proposes new method to process garbage...

Rupiah Retes Jan.15

Rupiah Retes Jan.15 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,871.14 6,090.82 6,515.55 6,446.18 Brunei dollar 1 5,221.86 4,629.08 4,951.62 4,899.16 Canadian dollar 1 6,872.72 6,091.41 6,517.05 6,446.81 Swiss franc 1 7,188.11 6,373.31 6,816.11 6,745.

The history of the Khek Chinese in Bangka

The history of the Khek Chinese in Bangka The history of the Chinese on the island, which is famous for its rich tin deposits, dates back hundreds of years. The Dutch came to the island to mine the tin and sell it in Europe.

Busway boy Sutiyoso calls for sacrifice

Busway boy Sutiyoso calls for sacrificeUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Speaking from a podium with a traffic jam in the background in the middle of heavy rain on Thursday, Governor Sutiyoso called on the capital's better-off citizens to make sacrifices for those from the lower-bracket...

Supreme Court reform program please donors

Supreme Court reform program please donorsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court has won praise from its foreign donors for its commitment to implement real reforms as shown by its initiative to halt corruption in the country's judiciary.

Former Banda Aceh mayor detained

Former Banda Aceh mayor detained BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A former Banda Aceh mayor, who was wanted since a week ago on charges of corruption, was arrested on Thursday, police and prosecutors said.Zulkarnain was nabbed in a traffic raid in Simpang Surabaya, Banda Aceh, the capital of Nanggroe Aceh...

Bukit Asam sales to grow by 6% this year

Bukit Asam sales to grow by 6% this yearRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned firm, PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam, the country's fifth largest coal mining company, forecasts the revenue from sales will increase by 6 percent this year on the back of higher demand and prices.

Police seize motorcycle used in bombing

Police seize motorcycle used in bombing PALOPO, South Sulawesi : The South Sulawesi Police seized a motorcycle on Wednesday which they believe was used during the recent bomb attack in Palopo, South Sulawesi province.