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Prosecutor unimpressed by appeal evidence

The prosecutor in Pollycarpus' case review, Roland S. Hutahaean, said on Monday that he did not see any new evidence that could acquit the defendant of the Supreme Court’s 20-year prison sentence.

Legislator denies budget talks held outside House

Democratic Party legislator Mahyuddin, who is implicated in a SEA Games corruption scandal, denied an allegation that he had discussed state budget allocations outside of House of Representative meetings.

Talking cargo: Head of Soekarno-Hatta Airport administrator Adi Kanrio talks to reporters on Tuesday after negotiating with cargo operator representatives. The airport's cargo storage area was temporarily closed on Tuesday as operators conducted a rally, protesting the introduction of a new X-ray security scanning system. (JP/Rabby Pramudatama)Talking cargo: Head of Soekarno-Hatta Airport administrator Adi Kanrio talks to reporters on Tuesday after negotiating with cargo operator representatives. The airport's cargo storage area was temporarily closed on Tuesday as operators conducted a rally, protesting the introduction of a new X-ray security scanning system.
Happy 235th!: Fireworks light up the sky behind the Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse on Monday, July 4, in St. Louis, Missouri, as the US celebrated its 235th anniversary. (AP/Jeff Roberson)Happy 235th!: Fireworks light up the sky behind the Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse on Monday, July 4, in St. Louis, Missouri, as the US celebrated its 235th anniversary.
Welcoming the gods: A resident of Kesiman village, Denpasar, puts the finishing touches to a penjor, a traditional religious ornament made with coconut fronds and bamboo, used to welcome the Hindu Day of Galungan, which this year falls on Wednesday. (JP/Zul Edoardo)Welcoming the gods: A resident of Kesiman village, Denpasar, puts the finishing touches to a penjor, a traditional religious ornament made with coconut fronds and bamboo, used to welcome the Hindu Day of Galungan, which this year falls on Wednesday.
Trashed: An officer attempts to remove garbage blocking the Manggarai water gate in Jakarta on Tuesday. With tons of garbage in the waterway, floods are not uncommon in surrounding area. (Antara/Paramayuda)Trashed: An officer attempts to remove garbage blocking the Manggarai water gate in Jakarta on Tuesday. With tons of garbage in the waterway, floods are not uncommon in surrounding area.
1 million farewells: The remains of Zainuddin MZ, “Preacher to 1 million followers”, are laid out for viewing at his house in Jakarta on Tuesday, as family members look on. Hundreds of Zainuddin’s followers came to the house to pay their last respects to the late Muslim cleric, shortly after his passing on Tuesday morning. (Antara/Dhoni Setiawan) 1 million farewells: The remains of Zainuddin MZ, “Preacher to 1 million followers”, are laid out for viewing at his house in Jakarta on Tuesday, as family members look on. Hundreds of Zainuddin’s followers came to the house to pay their last respects to the late Muslim cleric, shortly after his passing on Tuesday morning.
Insignificant changes: A man walks outsdie a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday. Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped narrowly to 9,962.02, a small retreat from Monday's two-month high as investors sought to cash in profits a day after the index briefly rose above the 10,000 mark for the first time since May 5. (AP/Itsuo Inouye)Insignificant changes: A man walks outsdie a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday. Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped narrowly to 9,962.02, a small retreat from Monday's two-month high as investors sought to cash in profits a day after the index briefly rose above the 10,000 mark for the first time since May 5. (AP/Itsuo Inouye)
Sealed with a kiss: This Oct. 1, 2009 file photo shows former President Jimmy Carter getting a kiss from his wife Rosalynn as she introduces him during a reopening ceremony for the newly redesigned Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta. Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn celebrate their 65th anniversary this week on Thursday, July 7, 2011. (AP/John Bazemore, File)Sealed with a kiss: This Oct. 1, 2009 file photo shows former President Jimmy Carter getting a kiss from his wife Rosalynn as she introduces him during a reopening ceremony for the newly redesigned Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta. Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn celebrate their 65th anniversary this week on Thursday, July 7, 2011. (AP/John Bazemore, File)
Prince in Canada: Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wave to the crowd as they board the plane Monday in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. (AP/The Canadian Press, Andrew Vaughan)Prince in Canada: Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wave to the crowd as they board the plane Monday in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. (AP/The Canadian Press, Andrew Vaughan)

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Nazaruddin left already, says Singapore

Amid reports that graft fugitive M. Nazaruddin was in Singapore to avoid Indonesian authorities, on Tuesday the Singapore government announced that the former Democratic Party treasurer was not in town.

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Man arrested over Paris Hilton restraining order

Tue, 07/05/2011 1:02 PM

Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies have arrested a man accused of violating a restraining order that bars him from being within 200 yards (180 meters) of Paris Hilton or her home.

Nikita Willy gets Rp 3.4b Cadillac for birthday

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Tue, 07/05/2011 7:00 AM

Actress Nikita Willy on Monday received a white Cadillac Escalade ESV worth Rp 3.4 billion (US$397,800) from her parents for her 17th birthday.

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Caring for the abandoned

Our hosts are four-legged with soft fur. They meowed and purred for any visiting guests. Others barked to make their presence known.

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Naning Adiwoso: The mind behind clean toilets

Naning Adiwoso stands out in this country of millions, for she believes the key to a great nation is not a charismatic leader nor a good government ...

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A trip down memory lane

“I’ve been a barber here for 46 years. It has always been a bustling market, even though modern shops are already around,” said Hardjo Soewito, ...

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Fillon’s visit and quality France-RI relations

Tue, 07/05/2011 7:00 AM

The 41-hour visit of France’s Prime Minister François Fillon and his entourage just ended, raising the question of what was the main result of the visit and how bilateral relations between Indonesia and France will fare in the future.

Int’l relations: Time to ride the Indonesian wave

Tue, 07/05/2011 7:00 AM

Indonesia has recently been discussed by many scholars that debate its future contributions to the dynamics of international relations. Stable economic growth in recent years and a leading position in regional organizations are factors counted.

Letter: Fauzi should revise the spatial plan

Tue, 07/05/2011 7:00 AM

Governor Fauzi Bowo has highlighted Jakarta’s spatial plan for 2030. To cope with a burgeoning population his administration has proposed to expand housing, focusing on high-rise buildings.

Letter: Obedient husbands club

Tue, 07/05/2011 7:00 AM

Many ideas have been discussed about obedient wives, but no body has written a single word about obedient husbands.

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Tue, 07/05/2011 6:09 PM
Novice politician Yingluck Shinawatra, a sister of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, will likely soon become the first Thai female prime minister after her party won the clear majority. What do you think? Send your thoughts by email to Email: readersforum@thejakartapost.com SMS: +628111872772, Facebook: tjpforum, Twitter: tjpforum Please include your name and city.

Sehat Sutardja, from radio boy in Jakarta to CEO in Silicon Valley

Thu, 06/16/2011 1:19 AM
Sehat Sutardja: Indonesian-born Sehat Sutardja has come a long way since his childhood days of fixing broken radios ...

Car free day festival

Mon, 04/11/2011 3:30 AM
Two bikes are parked at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle.

Reshuffle joke

Mon, 03/14/2011 7:47 PM
Reshuffle joke

Busway contra-flow lane proposal

Sat, 02/19/2011 9:37 PM

Basilé - Mondo - Sciascia - Tomasi: Italian artists in Indonesia

06/01/2011 until 07/31/2011
Italian Institute of Culture, Jalan HOS Cokroaminoto 117, Menteng, Central Jakarta

Aula Simfonia Jakarta presents: Beethoven Night IV

07/10/2011 until 07/10/2011
Jl.Industri Blok B 14 Kav.1 Kemayoran–JakPus Tel:021–6586 7808 / 08777 100 2009

Aula Simfonia Jakarta presents: Children Concert

07/09/2011 until 07/09/2011
Jl.Industri Blok B 14 Kav.1 Kemayoran–JakPus Tel:021–6586 7808 / 08777 100 2009

Battle of Marathon Expo

Mon, 04/18/2011 6:15 PM
Greek Ambassador to Indonesia Georgios Veis (fifth right) and his wife Clara Veis (behind Veis) pose with Trisakti ...

Give peace a chance

Fri, 03/25/2011 6:12 PM
United Nations Under Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations Alain Le Roy (right), accompanied by United Nations ...

Chevy Classic Club Indonesia officially established

Mon, 06/20/2011 9:44 PM
Coinciding with an historic moment as Chevrolet marked its 100th anniversary; Chevy Classic Club Indonesia (CCCI) was ...

Experience the flavors of perfection at Mandarin Oriental

Mon, 06/20/2011 9:42 PM
Continuously promoting creative and innovative cuisine, Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta is delighted to ...