Archive: 7 November 2003
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Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Allianz premium growth reaches 89%
Allianz premium growth reaches 89% JAKARTA: Allianz Life Indonesia recorded a significant growth of gross written premium (GWP) and risk based capital (RBC) in the third quarter of the year.The GWP increased by 89 percent to Rp 481.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
German arrested for making rude gestures at minister
German arrested for making rude gestures at ministerDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A German citizen was apprehended by police on Thursday after he obstructed a convoy of cars carrying Coordinating Minister for Security and Political Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his entourage and...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Weak bank management
Weak bank management The first line of defense against unsound banking is competent management with high integrity, but it is this fundamental asset that seems to be severely lacking at state Bank BNI, Indonesia's second largest bank.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Invisible costs blamed for low wages
Invisible costs blamed for low wagesRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A labor observer and a human rights activist are calling on the government to fight the high-cost economy, which employers say is preventing them from paying workers fairly and in accordance with the law.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
RI, Malaysia, Vietnam to explore oil in Serawak
RI, Malaysia, Vietnam to explore oil in SerawakDow Jones, Jakarta Three state-owned companies from Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam will start exploring for oil and gas in Serawak early next year, an official said Thursday.Pertamina, Malaysia's Petronas and Vietnam Oil & Gas Corp.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Ratni Sari Dewi Sukarno bares all
Ratni Sari Dewi Sukarno bares all TOKYO: The jet-set Japanese widow of Indonesia's founding president Sukarno has written a book billed as an insider's look at the global glitterati.Ratna Sari Dewi Sukarno signed copies of the book, Shakokai e no Izanai (An Invitation to High Society), for 100...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
TPJ to stay in Jakarta
TPJ to stay in Jakarta JAKARTA: PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ), a subsidiary of Britain's Thames Water International, stated on Thursday that the water company would not pull out of Jakarta as reported by the media recently following a meeting between British Ambassador to Indonesia Richard Gozney and...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Telkom's Q3 net profit plunges by 42.23 percent
Telkom's Q3 net profit plunges by 42.23 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Telkom stated on Thursday that although it had recorded growth in operating revenue during the third quarter, its consolidated net profit dropped by 42.23 percent to Rp 4.37 trillion (US$486.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
JP/4/ACEH
JP/4/ACEHTransitional government, dialog suggested for AcehTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post Jakarta A transitional government and a return to dialog focusing on the real interests of the Acehnese instead of that of the warring parties, would serve Acehnese much better than extending martial law,...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Sabah security needs improvement
Sabah security needs improvementJaswinder Kaur, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur Although the government spent millions to beef up security on the east coast after Malaysians and foreign tourists were abducted from Pulau Sipadan and Pulau Pandanan three years ago, a third kidnapping happened again...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
'Ruwatan', a means to purify people and their surroundings
'Ruwatan', a means to purify people and their surroundingsThe Jakarta Post Sanur, BaliHuman beings face daily ups and downs. For those who believe in a karma, good fortune may come and go in accordance with one's destiny.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
More Mamasa refugees return home
More Mamasa refugees return home MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A total of 1,140 displaced villagers from Aralle, Tabulahan and Mambi sub-districts in Mamasa regency, who were forced to flee their homes due to deadly inter-village fighting last month, had returned home over the last five days, an...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Bungaran proposes ban on clove imports
Bungaran proposes ban on clove importsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih has proposed imposing a ban on the import of cloves by cigarette companies in a bid to help improve the sagging prices of the commodity at home.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
JP/4/scen07
JP/4/scen07House asked to divulge attendance JAKARTA: Frustrated by fellow legislators' poor participation at meetings in the House of Representatives (DPR), Deputy House Speaker Tosari Widjaja urged the House Secretariat on Thursday to disclose the attendance list to the public.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Indonesians unaware of diabetes
Indonesians unaware of diabetes JAKARTA: A recent study by a European group has shown that most Indonesians were unaware of the danger of diabetes mellitus (DM), and thus need more information about the ailment and how to treat those affected.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Garuda reopens routes to Ho Chi Minh, Beijing
Garuda reopens routes to Ho Chi Minh, BeijingSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being inactive since the 1997 financial crisis, national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will resume services to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, and Beijing.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
The change of leadership in Asian countries
The change of leadership in Asian countriesBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id Mahathir Mohamad, who came to power in 1981 when the global stage was dominated by "hard-hitting leaders" such as...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Water polo team in good form before SEAG
Water polo team in good form before SEAGZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian water polo team seems to be in good form for the upcoming Southeast Asia (SEA) Games, after winding up its overseas tryouts undefeated.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
No recall for Honda owners in Indonesia
No recall for Honda owners in Indonesia JAKARTA: Honda Prospect Motor of Indonesia will not follow Honda Motor Co. in the United States and Canada in recalling five Honda models.The North American division of Honda officially recalled nearly 652,000 sedans, minivans and sport utility vehicles with...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
House asked to divulge attendance
House asked to divulge attendance JAKARTA: Frustrated by fellow legislators' poor participation at meetings in the House of Representatives (DPR), Deputy House Speaker Tosari Widjaja urged the House Secretariat on Thursday to disclose the attendance list to the public.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Bush's positive impact on Bali
Bush's positive impact on BaliFrom Media IndonesiaThe recent visit of U.S. President George W. Bush to Bali met with protests in several regions criticizing his foreign policy for tending to harm the interests of developing countries.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Poultry under attack in Cirebon
Poultry under attack in Cirebon Around 30,000 domestic poultry (gallus domesticus) in Cirebon regency, West Java, have died from the Newcastle Disease, locally known as tetelo."Farmers suffered a total loss of around Rp 700 million," said AR Glenarto, head of the Cirebon animal husbandry office.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Plaza Semanggi management told to widen nearby road
Plaza Semanggi management told to widen nearby road The City Transportation Agency demanded the management of newly- launched Plaza Semanggi in Central Jakarta immediately widen Jl. Garnisun located behind the building as required by the traffic impact analysis.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
JP/4/scen07
JP/4/scen07House asked to divulge attendance JAKARTA: Frustrated by fellow legislators' poor participation at meetings in the House of Representatives (DPR), Deputy House Speaker Tosari Widjaja urged the House Secretariat on Thursday to disclose the attendance list to the public.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 7, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 7, 2003Exhibitions* Photo by Stefan Moses, GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15 Central Jakarta (Tel. 23550208), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Nov. 17. * Children's Painting, at Galeri Mini, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
On environmental crisis
On environmental crisis The Bukit Lawang flash flood is yet more proof that Indonesia faces a major environmental crisis. This requires a response from the government that is both immediate and rigorous. The usual "Crisis? What crisis?" response is just not good enough.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Evictees sue rights body for failing to act
Evictees sue rights body for failing to actM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) is being taken to court for allegedly failing to act to stop the city administration's recent string of evictions of Jakarta's poor.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Heavy rain creates havoc
Heavy rain creates havoc DEPOK: Heavy rain for three hours on Wednesday evening caused flooding in several areas, as well as traffic congestion which was yet to ease on Thursday.A toppled tree cut the railway line connecting Jakarta with Bogor, while many houses in Pancoran Mas area were inundated...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
On discrimination
On discrimination I refer to the letter from Sunarto Prawirosujanto entitled Proud to be an Indonesian (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 5) saying that "Yuki, of Chinese descent, should move to another country where there is no discrimination".
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Indonesian jailed for cheating
Indonesian jailed for cheatingSINGAPORE: An Indonesian national was jailed for 18 months for duping Singaporeans into believing he could predict winning lottery numbers by praying and performing a ritual, it was reported on Thursday.Siswanto, 43, pleaded guilty to cheating.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
No recall for RI Honda owners
No recall for RI Honda owners JAKARTA: Honda Prospect Motor of Indonesia will not follow Honda Motor Co. in the United States and Canada in recalling five Honda models.The North American division of Honda officially recalled nearly 652,000 sedans, minivans and sport utility vehicles with automatic...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
School committees may be helping to steal fund
School committees may be helping to steal fund Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) has found that school committees, expected to help create a better atmosphere for education in Indonesia, might be abetting irresponsible and greedy principals in stealing education funds.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
IMT, Satelindo, Jasa Marga tie up
IMT, Satelindo, Jasa Marga tie up JAKARTA: Indonesia Media Technologies (IMT), a provider of cellular telephones, in cooperation with state-owned toll road operator Jasa Marga and cellular operator Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) are joining forces to disseminate toll road information via...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Life is cheap in Indonesia
Life is cheap in IndonesiaKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com A strong sense of grief would be felt by anyone who saw the pictures of victims of the disastrous floods in Bahorok, North Sumatra, in newspaper and TV reports on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
U.S. envoy promises faster visa approval
U.S. envoy promises faster visa approvalMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesians planning to go to the United States, especially students, can expect faster visa approval, ambassador Ralph L. Boyce has promised.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Military operation becoming a goal in itself
Military operation becoming a goal in itselfMunir, Executive Director, Impartial, Jakarta The government has finally decided to extend martial law in Aceh, which should have ended on Nov. 19. Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, also in his capacity as...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
House ends debate on 2004 budget, cutting deficit target to 1.15% of GDP
House ends debate on 2004 budget, cutting deficit target to 1.15% of GDPThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives and the government wrapped up on Thursday the deliberation of the 2004 state budget draft, which saw a cut in the deficit target to 1.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
TNI troops
TNI troopsCorrection: The number of the Indonesian Military (TNI) troops deployed in Aceh is not 400,000 as quoted in our editorial in Thursday's paper. It should have read 40,000. We regret the error. Editor
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Flood victims want justice, death for illegal loggers
Flood victims want justice, death for illegal loggersApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Bahorok, North Sumatra Relatives of more than 100 people killed in the recent devastating flood in North Sumatra demanded the immediate arrests of illegal loggers on Thursday, as police moved to find those...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
JAKARTA: Allianz Life Indonesia recorded a significant growth
JAKARTA: Allianz Life Indonesia recorded a significant growth of gross written premium (GWP) and risk based capital (RBC) in the third quarter of the year.The GWP increased by 89 percent to Rp 481.4 billion, from the corresponding period of last year, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Police confirm training with U.S.
Police confirm training with U.S.Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar confirmed on Thursday plans for counterterrorism training with the United States, but said only 144 police personnel would be involved in the exercise.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Head of Bengkalis regency in hot seat over lavish residence
Head of Bengkalis regency in hot seat over lavish residence A lavish official residence for the local regent being built by the Bengkalis regency administration here is getting its final touches and will be ready to be occupied by regent Syamsurizal in the near future.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
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;JP; ANPAv..r.. Photo-spot-lightFOR SPOTLIGHT Hotel Borobudur VIP GUESTS: President Megawati Soekarnoputri (far left) together with husband Taufik Kiemas (far left in second row) attend the Holy See (Vatican) Silver Anniversary of the Pontificate of John Paul II in the Flores Ballroom at Hotel...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
PT Semen Gresik's third quarter net profit plunged 9.2 percent
PT Semen Gresik's third quarter net profit plunged 9.2 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly-listed PT Semen Gresik (Persero) Tbk. stated on Thursday that its consolidated net profit plunged 9.2 percent to Rp 266.93 billion (US$29.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Government extends martial law in Aceh, despite objections
Government extends martial law in Aceh, despite objectionsFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Teuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Lhokseumawe Even as the toll of casualties and victims continue to rise daily, the government has decided to extend the martial law in war-torn Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
1. FLOOD: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. FLOOD: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Flood victims want justice, death for illegal loggers 2. TRAINING: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Police confirm training with U.S. 3. CUTI: 28 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 27 Civil servants to leave en masse for Idul Fitri 4.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Three more die after Paniai attack
Three more die after Paniai attackNethy Dharma Somba and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura/Jakarta Three more people were reported dead on Thursday, following an attack by unknown assailants in the Papua regency of Paniai, three days ago, bringing the total number of dead to four,...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Gas company's IPO to be last privatization sale this year
Gas company's IPO to be last privatization sale this yearFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned gas utility PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) is set to sell 30 percent of its shares (1.29 billion shares) through an initial public offering (IPO) next month, which will become the...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
TV Today: Friday, November 7, 2003
TV Today: Friday, November 7, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 TV Drama: Lorong Waktu8:00 TV Drama: Mat Angin9:00 Religious Teachings10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:30 Friday Prayers12:30 p.m.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Angie flops again in second round
Angie flops again in second roundThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Angelique 'Angie' Widjaja has again experienced the frustration of being either a first-round or second-round performer as the Indonesian 19-year-old failed to defend the Volvo Open title.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
JP/4/BOYCE
JP/4/BOYCEU.S. ambassador promises faster visa approvalMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesians planning to go to the United States, especially students, can expect faster visa approval, ambassador Ralph L. Boyce has promised.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Bangkok teens sneaking puffs of Indonesian clove cigarettes
Bangkok teens sneaking puffs of Indonesian clove cigarettes Deutsche Presse-Agentur BangkokSweet-smelling clove cigarettes from Indonesia have become a craze among Thai high school students, frustrating official campaigns to discourage smoking, it was reported Thursday.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
b]* Headlines:Flood victims want justice, death for illegal loggers
b]* Headlines:Flood victims want justice, death for illegal loggers 2 * National:Calls to fight the high-cost economy 4 * Archipelago:Megawati refuses to endorse new governor 5 * Opinion:The change of leadership in Asian countries 7 * City:Evictees sue Komnas HAM for failing to act 8 *...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Govt resolves problems faced by Japanese firms
Govt resolves problems faced by Japanese firmsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has made substantial progress in resolving problems faced by Japanese companies operating in this country, according to a press statement issued on Thursday by the Office of the Coordinating Minister for the...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Civil servants to leave en masse for Idul Fitri
Civil servants to leave en masse for Idul FitriFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For the second year in a row, almost all civil servants will have to take holidays en masse to celebrate Idul Fitri, allowing them to enjoy a lengthy nine-day vacation.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Menteng Green Map, discover the green 'gems'
Menteng Green Map, discover the green 'gems'Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Very few people are likely aware that a large rubber tree (Ficus elastica) on the grounds of Jl. Lembang No. 37A is a sanctuary for wild birds in Jakarta, or that the trees in front of the Menteng District...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
b]* Headlines:Flood victims want justice, death for illegal loggers
b]* Headlines:Flood victims want justice, death for illegal loggers 2 * National:Calls to fight the high-cost economy 4 * Archipelago:Megawati refuses to endorse new governor 5 * Opinion:The change of leadership in Asian countries 7 * City:Evictees sue Komnas HAM for failing to act 8 *...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Train accident leaves two motherless
Train accident leaves two motherless JAKARTA: Two junior high school children were left technically orphaned when their mother was hit by a train on Thursday; their father has been in a mental institution in Bogor for several years.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Megawati refuses to endorse new governor
Megawati refuses to endorse new governorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has refused to endorse Alzier Dianis Thabranie as the new governor of Lampung, pending his graft trial.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Indonesia moves up the ranks in World Bridge
Indonesia moves up the ranks in World BridgeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian men's bridge team clawed its way up the standings in the Bermuda Bowl after registering three wins and a loss at the ongoing World Bridge Championships in Monte Carlo, Monaco on Wednesday.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Gas stations to stay open 24 hours
Gas stations to stay open 24 hours SEMARANG: At least 87 fuel stations along the busy Northern and Southern coastal highways in Central Java and Yogyakarta provinces would remain open for 24 hours during the Idul Fitri holidays, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
American deported for visa violation
American deported for visa violation BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Larry D. Munsey, an American researcher, was deported on Wednesday, reportedly for visa violations, his lawyer Rozali Umar, said on Thursday.The 58-year-old U.S.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
JP/4/scen07
JP/4/scen07House asked to divulge attendance JAKARTA: Frustrated by fellow legislators' poor participation at meetings in the House of Representatives (DPR), Deputy House Speaker Tosari Widjaja urged the House Secretariat on Thursday to disclose the attendance list to the public.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Defendant denies hiding Bali bomber
Defendant denies hiding Bali bomberWahyoe Boediwardhana and Irvan NR, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Palu Bali bombings suspect Ahmad Roichan alias Saad admitted on Thursday that he frequently met with Ali Gufron alias Mukhlas, one of the main perpetrators of the bombings, shortly after the attack.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Poor parents want to take coma baby home
Poor parents want to take coma baby homeLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The baby in the third bed from the door has a tube through her nose to feed her formula milk. Once in a while the one-year-old twitches restlessly.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Transitional government, dialog suggested for Aceh
Transitional government, dialog suggested for AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A transitional government and a return to dialog focusing on the real interests of the Acehnese instead of that of the warring parties, would serve Acehnese much better than extending martial law, observers...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
KPU to increase House seats for Maluku
KPU to increase House seats for MalukuMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In response to complaints over the House of Representatives seats allocation in several provinces, the General Elections Commission (KPU) is slated to provide Maluku with an extra seat, at the expense of West Nusa...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
IMF to start final review of RI economy
IMF to start final review of RI economyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will start its final review of the country's economic condition and reform programs on Friday, Minister of Finance Boediono said.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Heuken: Tracing the history of Jakarta
Heuken: Tracing the history of JakartaDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you have lived in Jakarta for some time or even, let's say, for dozens of years, this simple question will be hard to answer correctly: How old is the city?Posters on display at the Jakarta Fair in July this year...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
JP/4/scen07
JP/4/scen07House asked to divulge attendance JAKARTA: Frustrated by fellow legislators' poor participation at meetings in the House of Representatives (DPR), Deputy House Speaker Tosari Widjaja urged the House Secretariat on Thursday to disclose the attendance list to the public.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
JP/4/KPU
JP/4/KPUKPU to increase House seats for Maluku Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaIn response to complaints over the House of Representatives seats allocation in several provinces, the General Elections Commission (KPU) is slated to provide Maluku with an extra seat, at the expense of West...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Indonesian-made Gudang Garam craze sweeps Thai teenagers
Indonesian-made Gudang Garam craze sweeps Thai teenagersDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Bangkok Sweet-smelling clove cigarettes from Indonesia have become a craze among Thai high school students, frustrating official campaigns to discourage smoking, it was reported Thursday.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Bogor to fell old trees to ease traffic congestion
Bogor to fell old trees to ease traffic congestionTheresia Sufa The Jakarta Post BogorIn a bid to ease the severe traffic congestion around the Plant Conservation Center of the Bogor Botanical Gardens, the Bogor municipal administration will cut down several old trees to build an underpass and a...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Franchise expo provides business opportunities
Franchise expo provides business opportunitiesEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of foreign and locally franchised businesses are holding a three-day franchise expo to seek partnerships with local businesspeople to provide business opportunities and to promote the growth of locally...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Snakes deployed to prey on paddy rats
Snakes deployed to prey on paddy rats YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Deputy Governor Pakualam IX released on Thursday dozens of snakes in order to help wipe out rats in the rice fields of Minggir district, Sleman regency.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Airport services
Airport services Last September I flew from Padang to Jakarta by Garuda. While waiting for my flight, I found the departure hall to be very crowded.At about 11 a.m., Mandala, Lion Air and Garuda airplanes landed in succession.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Police investigators fly to Singapore
Police investigators fly to Singapore JAKARTA: Police said that they would dispatch two police investigators to Singapore to take the testimony of businessman Paulus Tejakusuma, who was shot in a murder attempt on June 6 murder allegedly ordered by businessman Gunawan Santosa.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Rupiah Rates Nov.6
Rupiah Rates Nov.6 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling BuyingAustralian dollar------1 6,386.01 5,671.12 6,060.42 5,996.49 Brunei dollar----------1 5,156.72 4,580.03 4,893.80 4,842.80 Canadian dollar--------1 6,725.82 5,972.62 6,382.90 6,315.28 Swiss franc------------1 6,553.59 5,821.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Almost all Jakarta DPD candidates have submitted fake supporter IDs
Almost all Jakarta DPD candidates have submitted fake supporter IDsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) announced on Thursday that nearly all 73 candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) had submitted supporter ID cards that...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Unicef fears Indonesia will fail to meet target of iodized salt campaign
Unicef fears Indonesia will fail to meet target of iodized salt campaignUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Only 68 percent of Indonesia's population of 215 million are consuming iodized salt, raising fears that the country will fail to reach its target in the Universal Salt Iodization (USI)...
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
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The change of leadership in Asian countries Bantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly' Centre For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta bandoro@csis.or.id2. Dawn -- 'Civilization' to 'WMD' 1 X 45 Getting to the truth beneath the language By Simon Tisdall3.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003
Reporting rape
Reporting rapeFrom Warta KotaThe front-page report in Warta Kota, Oct. 17, on a maid raped by three men "in turns" is sensational. The phrase "raped in turns" is also a description that totally disregards the trauma this woman must be suffering.