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Archive: 4 December 2003

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TV Program: Thursday, December 4, 2003

TV Program: Thursday, December 4, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine10:05 TV Drama11:30 Music12:00 p.m. Talk Show1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 TV Series3:00 City News3:30 Documentary6:00 English News Service7:00 News: Berita Nasional8:00 Talk...

Consensus builds in OPEC on steady output; no deal yet on next leader

Consensus builds in OPEC on steady output; no deal yet on next leader Maher Chmaytelli Agence France-Presse Vienna A consensus is building within OPEC to maintain its oil production ceiling until at least early next year at Thursday's meeting, but the 11-nation cartel remains divided over who will...

Terrorism high on agenda of Mega's visit to Pakistan

Terrorism high on agenda of Mega's visit to PakistanFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to make a four-day state visit to Pakistan on Dec. 13, the last leg of her three- nation, nine-day overseas trip that will also take her to Japan and...

4,000 RI workers confined to quarters

4,000 RI workers confined to quartersMALAYSIA: Malaysian police have ordered the confinement of more than 4,000 Indonesian immigrants within their places of work following a recent spate of violent fights that have resulted in four deaths, reports said on Wednesday.

Indonesian archer wins first gold of SEA Games

Indonesian archer wins first gold of SEA GamesAgencies, Hanoi Rina Dewi Puspita Sari won the women's individual elimination archery final on Wednesday to give Indonesia the first gold medal of the 22nd Southeast Asian Games.

Car crash kills four

Car crash kills four A Kijang van crashed into a bus on a street in Ujung Pendok subdistrict in Indramayu, West Java, on Wednesday, killing four people and injuring four others.Prabowo, 46 and Satiman, 50 -- the driver and a passenger of the van respectively -- were killed on the scene of the...

Storm hits two Mataram subdistricts

Storm hits two Mataram subdistricts MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A freak storm hit two subdistricts in West Nusa Tenggara province on Tuesday afternoon, destroying dozens of buildings and severely injuring a local resident.

Are you in 'mudical' mood?

Are you in 'mudical' mood? During the recent Lebaran festivities marking the end of the fasting month, I spent, unintentionally, more time than usual wondering why many English words have infiltrated Bahasa Indonesia.I discovered that the answer was simply because there are no substitutes for them.

Election vigilance needed

Election vigilance neededFrom Warta Kota Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto has told the House of Representatives that there may be attempts to thwart the 2004 general election.

Sutiyoso confident Bekasi dump will remain open

Sutiyoso confident Bekasi dump will remain openBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fears that Bekasi will soon close its doors to the garbage of millions of Jakartans were played down on Wednesday when Governor Sutiyoso said he had the word of the Bekasi mayor that the city's dump would...

RP kidnapping spree angers Chinese

RP kidnapping spree angers ChinesePHILIPPINES: Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo vowed on Wednesday to stop a rash of kidnappings that has angered the ethnic Chinese community and raised political pressure on her government ahead of elections.

Contractors or brokers?

Contractors or brokers?From Koran Tempo Three months ago, a transaction concerning the right to a toll road construction project was reported. According to Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla, it was a normal transaction and the origin of the money was unknown.

Tutut may join presidential race

Tutut may join presidential raceFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Soeharto's eldest daughter Siti "Tutut" Hardiyanti Rukmana has been asked to run for the presidency in next year election, a move that could pave the way for the return of the old...

S'pore signals FTA with EU a priority

S'pore signals FTA with EU a priority LISBON: Singapore said on Tuesday it would like to complete a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union before a similar pact is reached between the bloc and the ten-member ASEAN grouping of southeast Asian nations.

Rice production drops in West Java

Rice production drops in West JavaYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung This year's prolonged dry season has caused rice production in West Java to reach 8.9 million tons, falling short of the target of 9.2 million tons.

1. 5 columns, 1 line, 40

1. 5 columns, 1 line, 40 Int'l investors conference held in Bali 2. 3 columns, 2 lines, 27 China to extend tax breaks for travel businesses 3. 2 columns, 4 lines, 12 U.S. productivity grows 9.4 percent in third quarter, best in 20 years

Kemayoran vendors out of business

Kemayoran vendors out of business JAKARTA: Hundreds of makeshift stalls belonging to sidewalk vendors along main roads in the Kemayoran area were demolished, while their carts were taken to a government store in Cakung, East Jakarta, following a large-scale raid on Wednesday.

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Perempuan paintings and photographs exhibition, works by 7 artists including Wianta, Oei Hong Djien and Iswanto Soerjanto, Hotel Padma Bali, Jl. Padma-Legian, until Dec. 6.

Construction of monumental new seaport commences

Construction of monumental new seaport commencesSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Banten The construction of the Bojonegara International Port (BIP) in Banten started on Wednesday, with President Megawati Soekarnoputri, accompanied by other ministers, inaugurating the start of the work.

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KL to sign UN anticorruption treaty

KL to sign UN anticorruption treatyMALAYSIA: Malaysia said on Wednesday it will soon sign a UN convention on corruption aimed at increasing international cooperation in recovering funds and bringing suspects to justice.

Train derails in Senen

Train derails in Senen JAKARTA: The Progo train, plying the route between Yogyakarta and Jakarta, derailed on Wednesday just 300 meters away from Senen station in Senen, Central Jakarta.No fatalities nor injuries were reported in the incident which took place at 6:24 a.m.

Lack of knowledge on AIDS causes stigma

Lack of knowledge on AIDS causes stigmaDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has a mountain to climb in its attempt to combat HIV/AIDS due to the long-standing stigma and discrimination against people living with the virus (PLWHA), observers say.

Commercials for kids

Commercials for kidsFrom Gatra As the father of a child under the age of five, I am anxious about the recent behavior of my child, who becomes frightened when watching TV programs, even when going to bed.Some TV stations, like RCTI and ANTV, broadcast cartoons for children.

TV series to show world through child's eye

TV series to show world through child's eyeRita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali A child's view is probably the most honest perception we can believe in. Through the eyes of the innocents, one might learn a lot about diverse cultures, religions and lifestyles of people around the...

Wild elephants kill farmer in Lampung

Wild elephants kill farmer in Lampung BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: A herd of wild elephants killed a villager who had allegedly encroached on protected park land in Lampung province to grow his crops, according to a park official.

I was temporary JI leader: Defendant Abu Rusydan

I was temporary JI leader: Defendant Abu RusydanP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The defendant in a trial related to the Bali bombings told the court on Wednesday that he was asked by those attending a meeting in April 2002 to replace Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir as the Jamaah Islamiyah...

International investors conference held in Bali

International investors conference held in Bali President Megawati Soekarnoputri will address an international three-day conference starting Thursday in Nusa Dua, Bali aimed to attract investors into the country.

Balinese ill-prepared for crises

Balinese ill-prepared for crisesI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The ongoing dysentery fiasco has, once again, underscored the inability of the island's government agencies and the tourist industry to handle a crisis in a responsible and effective manner.When on Nov.

Waiting for parties which are not burdensome

Waiting for parties which are not burdensome The 2004 general elections bring the people hope and anxieties -- hope because for the first time, the people themselves will elect the president, vice president, and members of the House of Representatives (DPR), provincial legislative assemblies (DPRD)...

Sri Oemijati, a lifetime in research

Sri Oemijati, a lifetime in researchDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sri Oemijati may not be the kind of hero people would imagine -- strong, tough and vocal. The fragile, petite 78-year-old is a savior of people suffering from elephantiasis -- the person whom they will seek to cure the...

KPUD delays announcing DPD candidates again

KPUD delays announcing DPD candidates againThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The local General Elections Commission (KPUD) in Jakarta once again delayed on Wednesday its announcement of the names of the candidates eligible to stand next year for the Regional Representatives Council.Jakarta KPUD chairman M.

Old crime, new crisis

Old crime, new crisisJP/6/E05authoritarian former Indonesian president Soeharto, why has one military massacre of Muslim civilians been singled out for accountability, almost two decades after the fact? The answer is as much entwined in the present day threat posed by extremist Islam - and its...

Achieving

Achieving national discipline It is amazing that the problem of transition toward democracy, which has characterized Indonesian political development during the past five years, has recently triggered a hectic debate between scholars and commentators.

NATIONAL DAY OF ROMANIA: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta was honored to

NATIONAL DAY OF ROMANIA: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta was honored to host the reception of the 85th anniversary of the National Day of Romania held on December 1, 2003. Pictured above are: Romanian Ambassador H.E.

Customers warned of water disruption

Customers warned of water disruption JAKARTA: City water operator PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) said on Wednesday that customers in several parts of Central Jakarta would experience a disruption in water supplies on Thursday due to repair work.

Jaya's charity concert to benefit needy children

Jaya's charity concert to benefit needy childrenThe Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The upcoming piano recital of noted businessman, TV host and musician Jaya Suprana will certainly delight local music lovers, who rarely view live concerts or music recitals.

Railway crossing guards stay alert for trains during holiday

Railway crossing guards stay alert for trains during holidayLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Suherman woke up at dawn to pray. He then had breakfast, took a bath and went down to the mosque near his house in Tangerang.

Security key factor in Japan-ASEAN relations

Security key factor in Japan-ASEAN relationsBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id The diplomatic fallout from the Bali ASEAN summit is still being felt in the region, as Japan prepares to host a...

* Headlines: Voters disregard ideology in elections: Survey 2

* Headlines: Voters disregard ideology in elections: Survey 2 * National: Terrorism high on agenda of Mega's Pakistan trip 4 * Archipelago: Papuans refuse to form pro-integration group 5 * Opinion: Security, key factor in ASEAN-Japan relations 6 * City: Young people reluctant to exercise right to...

Measuring political maturity

Measuring political maturity On Tuesday, the National Election Commissions (KPU) is expected to announce the names of the political parties that have been cleared to contest the 2004 elections.From the announcement, we are going to see to what extent the political maturity of our politicians is.

Banks financial condition improving, but lending remains slow: BI

Banks financial condition improving, but lending remains slow: BIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Behind the apparent progress made by the banking sector in improving its financial health, the slow growth in lending to the private sector remains a major concern, according to the central bank's assessment.

Old crime, new crisis

Old crime, new crisis Of all the human rights abuses committed under the authoritarian former Indonesian president Soeharto, why has one military massacre of Muslim civilians been singled out for accountability, almost two decades after the fact? The answer is as much entwined in the present day...

Mastel suggests restructuring of BRTI

Mastel suggests restructuring of BRTIEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Telecommunications Society (Mastel) has called for the restructuring of the newly established Indonesian Telecommunications Regulatory Body (BRTI), saying the agency's independence from the government...

Loan fraud hits state-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia

Loan fraud hits state-owned Bank Rakyat IndonesiaRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After wrapping up a successful initial public offering (IPO) a month ago, state-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) has now put at risk its credibility after the disclosure of a loan fraud worth Rp 294...

KPU will welcome parties filing complaints

KPU will welcome parties filing complaintsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Wednesday that it welcomed complaints from parties that had not been declared eligible for next year's elections, but stressed that only valid protests would...

Koizumi stars in promo ad

Koizumi stars in promo ad TOKYO: "Try authentic sushi and tempura." It's not a sign outside some Japanese restaurant, but a line Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi hopes will lure tourists to Japan.As part of a government campaign to double the number of tourists to 10 million a year by 2010, Koizumi...

Italian caught smuggling cocaine

Italian caught smuggling cocaineWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Airport authorities on the resort island of Bali arrested a 24- year-old Italian national on Wednesday afternoon for attempting to smuggle some 5.26 kilograms of cocaine with a street value of about Rp 4.

The ASEAN-Japan summit

The ASEAN-Japan summit Although we fully understand and accept the reasons, we regret that Japanese Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi had to cancel her planned visit to Jakarta this week following the killing of two Japanese diplomats in Iraq on Saturday.

Govt to pass out free condoms

Govt to pass out free condoms SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: In conjunction with World AIDS Day that fell on Dec. 1, the East Kalimantan Provincial Health Office has decided to distribute 12,560 free condoms to brothels in the province.

Limp Bizkit face Indonesian lawsuit

Limp Bizkit face Indonesian lawsuit JAKARTA: Not unfamiliar with lawsuits, American rock band Limp Bizkit might face another one, this time from Indonesian promoter Original Production for canceling its performance in Bali on Friday.

Social economic rights need more understanding

Social economic rights need more understandingYanuar Nugroho, The Business Watch Indonesia, Surakarta, Central Java, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org Look at this time-series data on evictions in Jakarta, compiled and processed by the Jakarta Social Institute (ISJ) and the Jakarta Residents' Forum (Fakta).

Women activists campaign for quota

Women activists campaign for quota JAKARTA: Activists from the Women Care for Indonesia Movement visited the House of Representatives on Wednesday as part of their campaign to increase women's representation in politics.Law No.

Rice production drops due to prolonged drought

Rice production drops due to prolonged droughtYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post BandungThis year's prolonged dry season has caused rice production in West Java to reach 8.9 million tons, falling short of the target of 9.2 million tons.

1. SICK 1x30

1. SICK 1x30 Bali ill-prepared for crises 2. FILM 1x36 TV series to show world through child's eyes 3. CHILD 2x30 Jaya Suprana charity concert to benefit needy children

PITA to hold AIDS film festival

PITA to hold AIDS film festival JAKARTA: Pita, a support group for people living with HIV/AIDS, will hold an AIDS Film Festival between Dec. 9 and Dec. 13, in conjunction with the World AIDS Day.During the festival 11 films will be shown at the French Cultural Center (CCF) on Jl.

'I am fully recharged by the long holidays'

'I am fully recharged by the long holidays' Work has started again, but many are still in holiday mode, especially because more holidays are looming over Christmas and the New Year. To top it all off, private companies have reduced activities nearing year's end for the annual balancing of the books.

Police announce arrest of terrorist suspect

Police announce arrest of terrorist suspectAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police dismissed reports of abduction of an Islamic activist by announcing his arrest on suspicion of illegal possession of guns and explosives.Deputy spokesman for the National Police Brig. Gen.

Doubts expressed over reconciliation commission

Doubts expressed over reconciliation commissionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim leaders expressed doubts on Wednesday that the planned Truth and Reconciliation Commission would become an effective instrument for peaceful national reconciliation.

Minimum wage upped in Semarang

Minimum wage upped in Semarang SEMARANG: The minimum wage in Semarang will be increased to Rp 440,000 (US$51.80) from the previous Rp 400,000, an official said on Wednesday."The decision on the new minimum wage, endorsed by a gubernatorial decree, will be effective Jan.

Contractors or brokers?

Contractors or brokers?From Koran Tempo Three months ago, a transaction concerning the right to a toll road construction project was reported. According to Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla, it was a normal transaction and the origin of the money was unknown.

Australian FM to visit Indonesia

Australian FM to visit Indonesia JAKARTA: Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer is scheduled to visit this weekend to address a seminar hosted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies.

Police warn of unrest over Riau layoff

Police warn of unrest over Riau layoffHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Massive layoffs may occur in the immediate future in Lobam Industrial Park, Riau Islands, Riau province, as some 40 investors plan to relocate their businesses to other countries, an official has warned.

Flooding spreads in Kampar regency

Flooding spreads in Kampar regencyThe Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Flooding, triggered by days of heavy rain, is spreading in Kampar regency, Riau province, with thousands of houses and a number of schools already inundated, local officials said on Wednesday.

Beware politicians

Beware politicians bearing giftsFrom Media IndonesiaAs the 2004 general election nears, we should be alert for various political occurrences that could prevent the people from going to the polls, such as political violence and security disturbances.

Some Acehnese unaware of GAM anniversary

Some Acehnese unaware of GAM anniversaryNani Farida and Tengku Agam Muzzakir, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe It was business as usual here on Wednesday, with social and economic activities undisturbed by the build-up of military presence on the eve of Free Aceh Movement (GAM) anniversary...

PGN IPO price set at Rp 1,500 per share

PGN IPO price set at Rp 1,500 per shareThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has decided to sell the shares of state-owned gas utility PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) via an initial public offering (IPO) next week at Rp 1,500 per share, a senior government official said.

Papuans reject Guterres plan to form pro-integration group

Papuans reject Guterres plan to form pro-integration groupNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Former East Timorese militia leader Eurico Guterres plans to establish a branch of his pro-integration Red and White Defender Front (FPMP) in troubled Papua province, but local people...

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Security a key factor in Japan-ASEAN relations Bantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly' Centre For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta bandoro@csis.or.id2. IraQ -- Phase three -- civil war 2 x 30 Phase three -- civil war: Where will Iraqis take control of their country?...

BUN director acquitted

BUN director acquittedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In another blow to the country's sluggish drive against corruption, the Jakarta High Court overturned the prison term imposed on former director of the now-defunct Bank Umum National (BUN) by a lower court, in the Rp 6.

Papua Council to hold dialog

Papua Council to hold dialog JAKARTA: The Papua Council will hold a gathering on Dec. 15 to discuss the fate of the province.Council head Jhon Ibo said on Wednesday the dialog would respond to the government's decision to split the province, which has resulted in several clashes.

1. TUTUT: 1 LINE, 25 COUNTS

1. TUTUT: 1 LINE, 25 COUNTS Tutut enters presidential race 2. JERUSALEM: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Powell initiative angers Israel 3. BRI: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS Loan fraud hits state-owned BRI bank

Vendors disrupt traffic

Vendors disrupt traffic BEKASI: Hundreds of illegal stalls in front of Pasar Baru market have been operating on part of Jl. Juanda, worsening traffic congestion, it was observed on Wednesday.Nurul Yakin Setiabudi, deputy chief of Bekasi City Council's commission B, overseeing the city's economy,...

AirAsia flies to new destinations

AirAsia flies to new destinations KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's budget airline AirAsia on Wednesday launched flights to five new domestic destinations from Senai airport in southern Johor state near Singapore.

An idea of a general

An idea of a general Warning for tardy civil servants Civil servants who fail to return to work in the days after the Idul Fitri holiday will be punished. State Minister of Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin revealed the government's policy on Monday, saying that anyone not on official leave must...

WB to boost lending to Indonesia

WB to boost lending to IndonesiaDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank announced on Wednesday its commitment to increase loans to the country in the next four years to help lift millions of Indonesians out of poverty, provided the government makes greater efforts in its...

Bomb suspects stand trial

Bomb suspects stand trial JAKARTA: A couple stood trial on Wednesday at the South Jakarta District Court charged with attempting to bomb City Police Headquarters on May 10.Sumono and Suharto, the two policemen who made the arrests, took the stand as witnesses at Wednesday's hearing against...

Voters disregard ideology in elections: Survey

Voters disregard ideology in elections: SurveyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A recent survey found that the public will not take ideology into consideration when they choose their preferred political parties or presidential candidate in the elections next year.

Japan, ASEAN hold antiterror conference

Japan, ASEAN hold antiterror conferenceAgencies, Tokyo Japan and ASEAN nations began a two-day meeting here on Wednesday to discuss joint measures against terrorism in the region, a government official said.

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.pl .rm Rupiah Retes Dec.3 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,580.38 5,839.70 6,244.80 6,174.82 Brunei dollar 1 5,229.72 4,644.71 4,963.02 4,911.25 Canadian dollar 1 6,920.17 6,144.90 6,567.27 6,497.54 Swiss franc 1 6,972.83 6,194.02 6,617.24 6,549.

Voting for political parties

Voting for political partiesFrom TEMPO Indonesia is facing a lot of problems now, among other concerns, ongoing financial woes, the threat of national disintegration (in Aceh and Papua), and terrorist acts.