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1 x 39 'Graft' blamed for poor haj management JP/4/border1 x 47 Rp 863b allocated to secure conflict, border areas JP/04/PUTEH2 x 24 Experts testify against Puteh in corruption case JP/4/KOMINFO1 x 37 New ministry to focus on technology

Malaysia not to revise currency peg

Malaysia not to revise currency pegAssociated Press, Kuala LumpurMalaysia will not revise the ringgit's peg to the U.S. dollar "in the near future" because it is not undervalued compared to other Asian currencies, the government said on Thursday.

Govt to issue declaration on haze

Govt to issue declaration on hazePEKANBARU, Riau: The government and security personnel in Riau province will soon issue a joint declaration to call on people and companies to stop slash and burn practices that lead to forest fires.

Clearing away mud now become top priority

Clearing away mud now become top priorityChristopher Bodeen, Associated Press/Banda AcehBoots caked in muck, Said al Eidrus proudly throws open a door revealing the Al Azhar kindergarten's newly pristine floors, finally free of the waist-high layer of mud left by the tsunami.

Papuan People's Assembly

Papuan People's AssemblyFrom TempoWith the promulgation of Government Regulation No. 54/2004 on the Papuan People's Assembly (MRP), the provincial administration of Papua is expected to set up this institution before long.

Accommodating

Accommodating thousands of children From Republika Following the report in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 3 that there is fear about the future of the child survivors of the tsunami disaster in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, the central executive board of Hidayatullah would like to state as follows: 1.

Aid fund control crucial

Aid fund control crucialFrom Koran TempoThe distrust in some circles over the utilization of aid funds for the reconstruction of post-tsunami Aceh and North Sumatra is inseparable from the short-term orientation of most Indonesian officials and the lack of supervision.

Fuel prices to go up soon, BI set for rates increase

Fuel prices to go up soon, BI set for rates increaseRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will raise fuel prices by up to 30 percent in the first quarter of this year in a bid to lower the fuel subsidy.

Clearing away mud is job one in tsunami-damaged Banda Aceh AP

Clearing away mud is job one in tsunami-damaged Banda Aceh AP Photos Planned[ By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN= Associated Press Writer= BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) - Clearing away mud is now top priority in Banda AcehChristopher Bodeen Associated Press/Banda AcehBoots caked in muck, Said al Eidrus proudly...

Govt red tape retards infrastructure investment

Govt red tape retards infrastructure investmentRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLast month's much-hyped Infrastructure Summit has apparently not been able to spur government bureaucrats into action, particularly on the issue of promised regulations to streamline the process for foreign...

Earthquake jolts Mataram

Earthquake jolts MataramMATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A mild earthquake jolted Mataram city and its surrounding area on Wednesday night, but no immediate fatalities were reported. The 5.5-magnitude earthquake lasted for about 10 seconds, said an official at the Denpasar Meteorology and Geophysics...

EU to grant fishing vessels to RI fishermen

EU to grant fishing vessels to RI fishermenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The European Union (EU) is accelerating attempts to pass a policy to grant tsunami-stricken nations used fishing vessels, in addition to training assistance for local fishermen in operating the vessels and in fisheries management.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 3, 2005:

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 3, 2005: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 -5 2,500 Ades...

New ministry to focus on technology

New ministry to focus on technologyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has defended its move to upgrade the Office of the State Minister into a full-blown portfolio ministry, saying it would help develop information and communications technology (ICT) in the country.

Group to host vigil in U.S.

Group to host vigil in U.S. USA: The Washington-based Society for Indonesian-Americans (SIA) will organize a nationwide candlelight vigil commemorating the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, South Asian countries and Africa on Feb. 4.

Children told to write to Acehnese

Children told to write to Acehnese JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono kicked off a national pen-pal movement for children in tsunami-ravaged Aceh and Nias on Thursday, urging children across the country to write to children there in order to help ease their suffering.

City seeks investors to build busway

City seeks investors to build buswayDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHoping to build another 12 busway corridors across the capital within three years, Sutiyoso's administration has invited investors to participate in the projects.

Bloody thumbprint causes campaign stir in Lampung

Bloody thumbprint causes campaign stir in LampungOyos Saroso H.N, The Jakarta Post, LampungAn official of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI- P) Way Kanan branch in Lampung was shocked to find that a petition filed by residents included a bloody thumbprint.

Youngsters fielded in battle against HIV/AIDS

Youngsters fielded in battle against HIV/AIDSThe Jakarta Post JakartaAs more young people in the capital are exposed to the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, a new approach involving their peers is being heralded as an effective prevention measure.

EU to give trade preferences to RI

EU to give trade preferences to RIZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe European Union (EU) is to accelerate the implementation of new preferential trade conditions to Indonesia from July to April, Indonesian Minister of Trade said after talks with France's foreign trade minister Francois...

Malaysia to help RI in rebuilding Aceh

Malaysia to help RI in rebuilding Aceh Malaysia will send a team to Indonesia's tsunami ravaged city of Banda Aceh next week to help prepare a master plan to rebuild the area, a top government official said on Thursday.

One hurt in gang brawl

One hurt in gang brawl JAKARTA: A man identified as Ucok Saragih was injured in a brawl on Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto in Menteng, Central Jakarta, late on Wednesday.Witnesses said that Ucok, who offered informal parking services on the street, was injured after members of a gang attacked Ucok and his...

1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS

1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Megawati could lose PDI-P top job in Bali 2. DEFENSE: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Defense ministry prepares draft to amend TNI laws 3. SUSUL: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS Separated twin dies of organ failure 4. THEFT: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Singaporean's bribery claim probed 5.

JP/11/ATW

JP/11/ATWGroup to host vigil in U.S. USA: The Washington-based Society for Indonesian-Americans (SIA) will organize a nationwide candlelight vigil commemorating the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, South Asian countries and Africa on Feb. 4.

Mandela challenges rich to feed the poor

Mandela challenges rich to feed the poor Jeremy Lovell, Reuters/LondonSouth African democracy icon Nelson Mandela challenged rich nations on Thursday to help end the misery of the world's poorest millions.

Santos finds gas, oil at Hiu Aman-1 well

Santos finds gas, oil at Hiu Aman-1 well Bloomberg, Sydney Santos Ltd., Australia's third-largest oil and gas company, said natural gas and oil were discovered at the Hiu Aman-1 well drilled by Unocal Corp. in the Kutei Basin off Indonesia.

Defense ministry prepares draft to amend TNI laws

Defense ministry prepares draft to amend TNI lawsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Ministry of Defense is drafting a review of Defense Law No. 3/2002 and Indonesian Military (TNI) Law No. 34/2004 aimed at eliminating the intervention of the House of Representatives in the appointment of...

Experts testify against Puteh in corruption case

Experts testify against Puteh in corruption caseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts testified at the graft trial of suspended Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh on Thursday and stated that the defendant violated administrative procedures in the purchase of a Russian-made chopper and that the aircraft was...

TV Today: Saturday, February 5, 2005

TV Today: Saturday, February 5, 2005TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:30 Sports11:30 TV Drama1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang2:00 Music2:30 TV Magazine3:00 English News Service4:30 Comedy5:00 Children Show5:30 Documentary: Wazz...

'Seren Taun' brings out the crowds

'Seren Taun' brings out the crowdsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post/Kuningan, West JavaFar from the sophistication of modern metropolitan cities, hundreds of people have turned up for the Seren Taun festival procession in the small Cigugur village in Kuningan regency, West Java.

EU to grant fishing vessels to RI fishermen

EU to grant fishing vessels to RI fishermenThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The European Union (EU) is accelerating attempts to pass a policy to grant tsunami-stricken nations used fishing vessels, in addition to training assistance for local fishermen in operating the vessels and in fisheries management.

Mediator hopeful for next Aceh talks

Mediator hopeful for next Aceh talks Former Finnish president Martti Ahtisaari, mediator in peace talks between the Indonesian government and separatist Aceh province rebels, said Thursday he hoped dialogue would soon resume.

Papuan People's Assembly

Papuan People's AssemblyFrom TempoWith the promulgation of Government Regulation No. 54/2004 on the Papuan People's Assembly (MRP), the provincial administration of Papua is expected to set up this institution before long.

Two suspected airport thieves shot dead

Two suspected airport thieves shot deadMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangTwo suspected members of a gang that has been stealing luggage at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for the past three years were shot and killed by airport police on Thursday.

U.S. starts military withdrawal from Aceh

U.S. starts military withdrawal from AcehIan Timberlake, Agence France-Presse/Banda AcehThe United States is pulling out the warship at the center of its aid mission to tsunami-hit Indonesia, in the clearest signal yet that emergency efforts to help survivors are winding down.

Singapore won't renew Malaysia's water contract

Singapore won't renew Malaysia's water contractBloomberg, Singapore/Kuala LumpurSingapore will not renew one of the two contracts governing water imports from Malaysia, instead tapping alternative sources such as a planned downtown reservoir, Environment and Water Resources Minister Yaacob Ibrahim...

Singaporean's bribery claim probed

Singaporean's bribery claim probedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice are investigating alleged bribery involving five police guards after a Singaporean arrested for theft, Tang Khen Seng, 32, alias Jeremy, told local television stations that he had paid his way out of detention last week.

Business urged to shun tax collusion

Business urged to shun tax collusionRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith collusion and corruption between businesses and tax officers showing little signs of abating, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has urged an end to the practice to prevent a high-cost economy.

Ministry of information to focus on technology

Ministry of information to focus on technologyMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government has defended its move to upgrade the Office of the State Minister into a full-blown portfolio ministry, saying it would help develop information and communications technology (ICT) in the...

House team blames alleged graft on poor haj management

House team blames alleged graft on poor haj managementRidwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe House of Representatives claims it has uncovered systemic corruption that contributes to the poor management of the annual haj pilgrimage and led to poor services during the recent pilgrimage season.

U.S., S'pore trade leaps 10%

U.S., S'pore trade leaps 10%SINGAPORE: Bilateral trade between the United States and Singapore leapt by over 10 percent in the first year of their free trade pact, the Ministry of Trade and Industry said Thursday.

Another BNI scam to go to trial

Another BNI scam to go to trialAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta prosecutors are preparing indictments against five suspects in the Rp 46.5 billion (US$5.17 million) BNI Pondok Indah scandal.

Angie must get a game plan to reach the top

Angie must get a game plan to reach the top After disappointing results and waylaid by injury, Indonesia's Angelique "Angie" Wijaya gave the Australian Open a miss last week. With great expectations for Angie's future, former top 20 player Yayuk Basuki discusses how the 20 year old, now ranked 139...

Local direct election fails to get vote

Local direct election fails to get voteAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, PurbalinggaThe direct election of the heads of regional government is four month away but enthusiasm is still low in Purbalingga regency, Central Java.

Earthquake wrecks 3,000 houses

Earthquake wrecks 3,000 houses BANDUNG: An earthquake jolted several parts of West Java, damaging at least 3,287 houses in southern Garut, Bandung regency, on Wednesday afternoon.The worst affected area was Pada Awas village in Garut, where 53 houses were flattened by the 5.1 multitude earthquake.

JP/20/RETIKA

JP/20/RETIKA'I don't want to be overwhelmed by grief'Dedy Ardiansyah Contributor/Banda AcehIt is really painful to lose loved ones. Only a few people can overcome the grief that comes with this loss. Retika, 20, however, always looks cheerful even though she has lost her parents and one of her...

'Graft' blamed for poor haj management

'Graft' blamed for poor haj managementRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives claims it has uncovered systemic corruption that contributes to the poor management of the annual haj pilgrimage and led to poor services during the recent pilgrimage season.

Don't blame the rain for floods

Don't blame the rain for floodsFrom Media IndonesiaFlooding is a commonplace problem for the people of Jakarta and other flood-prone areas across the country, such as Lampung, South Sumatra and Kalimantan. Almost every year, Jakarta and these areas are inundated during the wet season.

Sutiyoso won't delay water rate hike

Sutiyoso won't delay water rate hike JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso has refused to delay the water tariff hike, saying that it would only burden future city residents."The increase could be much higher in the next six months should we continue to delay the hike," he told reporters after a hearing with...

Senayan Simprug has new lane

Senayan Simprug has new lane JAKARTA: Starting today, motorists can being using the two- lane Jalan Patal Senayan Simprug, connecting the Senayan area, Central Jakarta, with Pondok Indah, South Jakarta.