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Probe into councillors must stop: Protesters

Probe into councillors must stop: ProtestersSEMARANG: About 2,000 people calling themselves the Marhaen People's Alliance staged protest on Monday here, demanding local prosecutors stop a probe into a Rp 14 billion (US$1.5 million) corruption case involving Central Java councillors.

RI takes middle ground on stem-cell cloning

RI takes middle ground on stem-cell cloningDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs western countries debate the controversial issue of stem-cell cloning, Indonesia has come to a uniform decision on the country's standing on the issue.

Hadi Waluyo named Kostrad commander

Hadi Waluyo named Kostrad commanderTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter leaving the post vacant for more than two months, the Indonesian Military (TNI) appointed Lt. Gen. Hadi Waluyo as commander of the Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) on Monday.

Govt remains cautious over subsidy cut

Govt remains cautious over subsidy cut The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhile giving assurances that there would be no populist measures in its economic policies, the new government remains cautious over whether or not to cut fuel subsidies in the near future.

Selection row threatens to stall House

Selection row threatens to stall HouseKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFactions supporting the People's Coalition government have threatened to boycott a plenary House of Representatives session to endorse commission members scheduled on Tuesday, accusing their opposition of changing the...

JP/5/stpdn

JP/5/stpdnSTPDN catches headlines againYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/bandungControversy has again hit the Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, in connection with bullying by senior students.Ichsan S.

Stash of 123 bombs discovered in Poso

Stash of 123 bombs discovered in PosoRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, PaluLocals have discovered a stash of 123 home-made bombs in the religiously divided regency of Poso, Central Sulawesi, putting security in the regency to a test ahead Idul Fitri and Christmas festivities this year.

'Are the police afraid of militants?'

'Are the police afraid of militants?'Following the vandalizing of several nightspots in Greater Jakarta during Ramadhan by militant groups, the U.S. Embassy has warned its citizens to take precautions by avoiding stand-alone bars, clubs and nightclubs.

Democracy wins, but danger lurks

Democracy wins, but danger lurksSadanand Dhume , Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Bali At midnight on Saturday, the dance floor at the Hard Rock Cafe in Bali was heaving. Apart from a careful pat down at the door for guests, the scene was no different from two years ago, before Islamist...

BI to keep rates flat until yearend

BI to keep rates flat until yearendTony Hotland and Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the soaring oil prices and the upcoming holiday festivities, the central bank has vowed to keep inflation in check and maintain low interest rates until the end of this year to help spur on business...

Disco guard nabbed for drugs

Disco guard nabbed for drugs JAKARTA: A security guard for the Manhattan Discotheque at the Hotel Borobudur, Central Jakarta, was caught red-handed on Saturday distributing ecstasy pills, the police revealed on Monday.

2 x 19

2 x 19 Stash of 123 bombs discovered in Poso 2 x 27 Quakes jolt NTT and Sumatra, many refugees flee in panic 1 x 34Bus crashes into Kijang, four dead 1 x 34 Violence returns to state institute

Govt remains cautious over subsidy cut

Govt remains cautious over subsidy cutThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile giving assurances that there would be no populist measures in its economic policies, the new government remains cautious over whether or not to cut fuel subsidies in the near future.

Woman arrested for visa stamp forgery

Woman arrested for visa stamp forgery JAKARTA: Investigators from the immigration office declared a woman a suspect on Monday in a visa stamp forgery scam, a crime that carries a maximum of six years in jail.

Police yet to interrogate FPI attackers

Police yet to interrogate FPI attackersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCriticism is of the Jakarta Police has increased due to their relative silence over the attacks on restaurants and entertainment venues by the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) since the beginning of Ramadhan.

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A Message from H.E. Ambassador Sabato Della Monica, Head of the European Commission Delegation in Indonesia, on Occasion of the 5th EU-Indonesia Ministerial Meeting At the occasion of this first Ministerial dialogue between the European Union and the new Indonesian government, it is truly a...

Analysts skeptical about Juwono's visit to U.S.

Analysts skeptical about Juwono's visit to U.S.Tiarma Siboro and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Minister of Defense's planned visit to the U.S. will bear little fruit unless he can convince U.S.

Bapepam urges Ades management to cooperate

Bapepam urges Ades management to cooperateRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has urged the newly installed management of beverage firm PT Ades Alfindo Putrasetia to cooperate with the watchdog in uncovering alleged misconduct by the previous...

Profiles: Jakarta Councillors

Profiles: Jakarta Councillors Amid allegations of vote-buying during the election for the Jakarta Council speaker, councillors have pledged to work together to fight institutional corruption and create a better, more humane city for residents.

Police grill Nabiel about alleged pollution in Buyat

Police grill Nabiel about alleged pollution in BuyatAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe National Police questioned former state minister of the environment Nabiel Makarim for five hours on Monday in connection with alleged pollution in Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, where PT Newmont Minahasa...

Looking for life's meaning? Run backwards

Looking for life's meaning? Run backwards KUALA LUMPUR: A 22-year-old Malaysian electronic engineer has claimed a national record for running backwards, saying he "wanted to do something meaningful in life".S.

UN announces essay contest winners

UN announces essay contest winners JAKARTA: The United Nations office in Indonesia announced on Monday the winners of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) essay competition.Mariel Grazella Purnawan of Pelita Harapan University in Tangerang, Banten, took the top cash prize of Rp 10 million...

Mutia sorry she missed celebration

Mutia sorry she missed celebrationEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMany had hoped and prayed for the recovery of Mutia Rahmani Amalia, a third year student of SMU 70 state high school, who was seriously injured in the blast outside the Australian Embassy on Jl.

BI to fight court ruling in bank closure case

BI to fight court ruling in bank closure caseTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Indonesia will soon file an appeal to the Supreme Court to counter the Jakarta Administrative Court's recent verdict that ruled in favor of the now defunct Bank Dagang Bali (BDB).

Corruption, terror cases top police job list

Corruption, terror cases top police job listAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer attorney general M.A. Rachman's corruption case, Account No. 502 and the arrest of terrorist suspects Azahari and Noordin Moh.

Trigger-happy officer suspended

Trigger-happy officer suspended JAKARTA: Following the detention of the Tanah Abang Police deputy chief, Adj. Comr. Paidi, for his shooting of a motorcyclist, the Jakarta Police announced on Monday that the officer had been suspended.

RI third in junior badminton meet

RI third in junior badminton meetEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian young shuttlers had to settle for third place three consecutive times after defeating Chinese Taipei 3-1 in the team competition playoff at the World Junior Badminton Championships in Richmond, Canada, on...

Agus Sumule

Agus Sumule Manokwari, Papua 2. Burma -- Myanmar's leadership change is aimed at its neighbors 1 X 45 Myanmar's leadership change aimed at neighbors Kavi Chongkittavorn The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok3.

RI and the Netherlands:

RI and the Netherlands: From old friendship to modern partnership Bernard BotYesterday The Hague, today Jakarta, tomorrow Rome. Anyone who passes through five time zones twice within 48 hours and covers a total of 28,000 kilometers must have a good reason for doing so. And so I do.

City promises better investment climate next year

City promises better investment climate next yearDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an effort to attract more investment to the city, the administration plans to revoke bylaws hindering development and create a one-stop-shop investor service, Deputy Governor Fauzi Bowo says.

JP/13/Market

JP/13/Market Shares end down on weak Asian markets Dow Jones Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower Monday on swift profit-taking after sharp gains in the previous session, driven partly by losses across Asian markets amid worries over rising oil prices, dealers said.

1. SCHOOL: 1 X 28

1. SCHOOL: 1 X 28 School's wall falls, talks fail 2. FPI: 1 x 32 Police yet to quiz FPI attackers 3. NEWMONT: 2 x 24 Police question Nabiel over Buyat Bay case 4. PRISON: 2 x 22 Govt to send fraudsters, terrorists to island jail 5. ACEH: 2 x 18 Puteh pleas for extension of Aceh emergency status

Conservation awareness essential for tourism

Conservation awareness essential for tourismObservation of International Tourism Day on October 27 is encouraging the development of the tourism sector to better promote the country as a holiday destination.

Skeptically hopeful

Skeptically hopeful It all sounds too familiar.President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono vowed to make fighting corruption one of the top priorities of his government, declaring in his inauguration speech last week that he was personally leading the campaign.

JP/Togean

JP/TogeanSaving the Togean islands from destructive fishingFachruddin Majeri Mangunjaya Contributor/JakartaThe sea was calm, clear and without a single wave. The exhausting journey from Ampana, 150 kilometers from Palu, Central Sulawesi, was immediately compensated for when we stepped from the boat...

ADS -- Spotlight -- Oct. 26

ADS -- Spotlight -- Oct. 26 Ads: Spotlight-On Tuesday Oct 26 HELPING SMALL COMPANIES: The governor of Yogyakarta, Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, and the executive director of the World Trade Center Jakarta, Arief Gunawan (standing), sign a Memorandum of Understanding at the Grand opening of the 10-day...

Recently, on 11 October 2004, the Council of European Ministers

Recently, on 11 October 2004, the Council of European Ministers of Foreign Affairs adopted conclusions on the priorities in the cooperation and dialogue between the EU and Indonesia. The main topics of those conclusions were the following:General remarks The EU is attached to a united, democratic,...

Fully furnished accommodation with quality of hotel

Fully furnished accommodation with quality of hotelSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Serviced apartments have become a flexible alternative to a hotel, offering guests not only fully furnished accommodation, but also a space for meeting clients or entertaining friends for a few days,...

Okay for home or investment

Okay for home or investmentBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta For some Indonesians, lifestyle has changed considerably, including their preference for homes. For quite some years now, living in apartments is the ultimate choice.

Top court keeps rector killer in jail

Top court keeps rector killer in jail BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: The Supreme Court has upheld a 17-year jail term given to the man convicted of murdering Syah Kuala University rector Dayan Dawood.

Crime prevention for Ramadhan

Crime prevention for RamadhanFrom Suara KaryaAs the Muslim community fasts during the month of Ramadhan, it is even more imperative for state intelligence officers and police detectives to conduct surveillance activities in the fight against crime.

Ministers told to quit party jobs

Ministers told to quit party jobsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCalls are mounting for Cabinet members to relinquish their posts in political parties and business enterprises to avoid conflict of interests and to allow them to focus on state duties.

FedEx's response

FedEx's response I would like to respond to PT Crown Closures Indonesia's letter of complaint sent to The Jakarta Post, a copy of which was sent to us by the Post.We can confirm that the shipment addressed to PT Crown Closures Indonesia arrived at Soekarno-Hatta airport on Oct. 15.

Manpower minister must prove skeptics wrong

Manpower minister must prove skeptics wrongRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaNewly appointed Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris should not necessarily wait for the National Planning Board (Bappenas) to draw up the tasks for his first 100 days in office or to design long-term programs over...

Indonesia needs to build up its international credibility

Indonesia needs to build up its international credibilityWimar WitoelarIn a recent article for a major Jakarta newspaper, economist Faisal Basri warned President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to preserve the moral capital that is the major endowment of his government. This is a very important message.

Jakarta shares end down on weak Asian markets, oil hike worries

Jakarta shares end down on weak Asian markets, oil hike worriesDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower Monday on swift profit-taking after sharp gains in the previous session, driven partly by losses across Asian markets amid worries over rising oil prices, dealers said.

Police probed for bribery

Police probed for briberyMEDAN, North Sumatra: Several North Sumatra Police officers are being questioned for allegedly taking a bribe from the son of the Karo Regent after the son was arrested in a drug raid.Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

1. SBY: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS

1. SBY: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Susilo tells governors to 'stay put' 2. TNI: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Hadi Waluyo named Kostrad commander 3. MUTIA: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS Mutia sorry she missed celebration 4. CELL: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS RI takes middle ground on stem-cell cloning

Bus crashes into Kijang, four dead

Bus crashes into Kijang, four deadPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, PekanbaruFour people were killed and six others severely injured on Sunday evening when a bus crashed into a Toyota Kijang in Redang Seko subdistrict, Indragiri Hulu regency, Riau province.

Destructive fishing and Togean Islands coral

Destructive fishing and Togean Islands coralFachruddin Majeri Mangunjaya, Contributor, JakartaWe set off for a Bajau village on Kabalutan island, Palu from the port of Ampana, on Sulawesi's eastern peninsula.