Archive: 6 December 2003
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Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Mega, Koizumi to cochair ASEAN-Japan summit
Mega, Koizumi to cochair ASEAN-Japan summitFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is leaving for Japan on Wednesday to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations- Japan commemorative summit aimed at improving relations between ASEAN and Japan.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Silver medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery
Silver medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery Musthofid The Jakarta Post HanoiIndonesia's male archers set a new SEA Games record, but ended on Friday with a silver on the final day of the men's team archery competition at the National Sports Training Center in Hanoi.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
West Java bans early campaigning
West Java bans early campaigningYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) in West Java has threatened to initiate legal proceedings against political parties who continue to defy campaigning laws.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Indonesia cyclists set to do it without Tonton
Indonesia cyclists set to do it without TontonThe Jakarta Post, Hanoi The Indonesian cycling team looks to beat Tonton Susanto hangover when it sets out its medal hunt at the SEA Games on Saturday.Tonton, who is Indonesia's number one cyclist in road race, has skipped the tournament citing he did...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
'Wayang Orang' Sriwedari neglected
'Wayang Orang' Sriwedari neglectedBambang M, Contributor, Surakarta, Central Java Everyone knows that nothing lasts forever. This also seems to apply, tragically, to the once popular wayang orang -- or traditional Javanese masked dance -- group, Wayang Orang (WO) Sriwedari, which has performed...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Japan's shining star dims in Southeast Asia
Japan's shining star dims in Southeast AsiaDon Pathan, The Nation, Asia News Network, Tokyo From the killing fields of Cambodia to the region-wide economic crisis in 1997, cooperation between Japan and ASEAN has come a long way.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
'Govt action crucial in curbing HIV/AIDS'
'Govt action crucial in curbing HIV/AIDS' Many people are not aware of what HIV/AIDS is all about, treating it as a personal problem. This lack of awareness causes the stigmatization and discrimination of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.5, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.5, 2003 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Damaged railings in Jakarta
Damaged railings in JakartaFrom Warta Kota In some parts of Jakarta, crowded areas have been railed-off in a bid to create public order, such as in Pancoran, Glodok, West Jakarta, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta and Cawang, East Jakarta.Many of these steel fences, however, are now in need of repair.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Jakarta holiday blues
Jakarta holiday blues Nothing better illustrates the Indonesian penchant for extending official holidays than the long and extensive media coverage of arus balik -- people returning to the capital city after the Idul Fitri holiday.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Australia-U.S, missile plan worries Indonesia
Australia-U.S, missile plan worries IndonesiaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has criticized Australia's decision to join the United States program to develop a missile defense shield, saying that the defense shield would not solve regional security issues.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
SIM broker business
SIM broker businessFrom Bisnis Indonesia The one-stop service for handling driver's license (SIM) applications at the metro police station in Daan Mogot, West Jakarta, remains vulnerable to the practice of brokers cooperating with police officers and other SIM personnel.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
New terminal tryout starts Saturday
New terminal tryout starts Saturday TANGERANG: Tangerang Municipality Administration had to delay the operational tryout of a newly completed integrated bus terminal in Poris Plawad, Batu Ceper district, Tangerang, due to lack of preparation.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Daniel Lindgren
Daniel Lindgren Associate Director TNS Indonesia Jakarta 2. Pro -- While Russia slept 2 x 21 For Russians elections are less important then life Nina L. Khrushcheva 3. IPS -- Former U.S. President Drives Home Hard Truths 1 x 45 Former U.S. president drives home hard truths By Mushahid Hussain
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
80 soldiers questioned over clash
80 soldiers questioned over clashAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Peace returned to Palopo in Luwu regency, South Sulawesi, on Friday, a day after police clashed with soldiers, while dozens of Army personnel were being questioned over the fighting that injured two.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
More legislators skip selection of KPI members
More legislators skip selection of KPI membersKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaMore members of the House of Representatives (DPR)'s Commission I for communications and information skipped Friday's hearing to select members of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI), raising concerns over...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Quick return of students sought
Quick return of students sought JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Friday that the deportation of the six Indonesian students held in Pakistan should be concluded before the planned Dec. 14 visit of President Megawati Soekarnoputri to that country.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
The 2004 elections, is Indonesia ready?
The 2004 elections, is Indonesia ready?Daniel Lindgren Associate Director TNS Indonesia Jakarta Still recovering from the aftermath of the Bali bombings, 2003 saw Indonesia faced with SARS and new terrorist attacks. Considering the circumstances 2003 has not been such a bad year after all.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
New accounting standard may still leave doubts
New accounting standard may still leave doubtsSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) Chairman Satrio Budihardjo (Billy) Joedono said on Friday the new state accounting standard to be implemented in all state-related institutions nationwide in 2005 will not...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Common perception necessary in fighting corruption: Activist
Common perception necessary in fighting corruption: ActivistThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anticorruption activist Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas called for closer cooperation on Friday between the planned Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), the Supreme Audit Body (BPK) and the Development Finance...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Kerosene scarce in Tangerang, Depok
Kerosene scarce in Tangerang, Depok JAKARTA: People in Tangerang and Depok are desperate for kerosene due to a lack of supply. The price of a liter of kerosene has risen from Rp 1,200 (20 U.S. cents) per liter to between Rp 1,700 and Rp 2,000 per liter.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Leading U.S. computer firm Microsoft launches local internet portal
Leading U.S. computer firm Microsoft launches local internet portalEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Microsoft officially announced on Friday the launch of MSN Indonesia, a localized web site of worldwide portal msn.com, the main Internet rival of Yahoo!.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
JP/6/OTHS6
JP/6/OTHS6Setting standards To keep Malaysia's growth engines going, the country needs about a million foreign workers. To this end, MoUs have been signed with Pakistan, Sri Lanka, China, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Thailand to recruit workers.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Killer of RI transvestite hunted
Killer of RI transvestite huntedAUSTRALIA: Police hunting the killer of an Indonesian transvestite prostitute stabbed to death in Sydney's red light district said on Friday he was likely the victim of a random slaying.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
TV Today: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi8:00 Documentary11:30 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Battle of Wits1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Children Drama3:00 News6:00 English News Service7:00 National News 8:00 Music9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita9:30 TV Drama11:00 Puppet...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
JP/ /
JP/ /Saturday's programBasketball Group matchesBadminton Men's team: Indonesia vs LaosBilliard & Snooker Finals: Snooker Team, 3 cushion carom singleChess Finals: Individual Rapid ChessCycling Final: Women's 30.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
New Order forces emerge as reform in disarray: Analyst
New Order forces emerge as reform in disarray: AnalystKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The return of New Order forces, manifested in the nomination of former president Soeharto's daughter Siti "Tutut" Hardiyanti Rukmana as a presidential candidate, should be a sign for pro- reform...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
1. 1 column, 4 lines, 10
1. 1 column, 4 lines, 10 Bali's Air Paradise to fly to Japan 2. 4 columns, 1 line, 24 Myanmar probes banks NOTE: if it fits, use: Myanmar probes 'laundering' banks3. 2 columns, 2 lines, 20 Japan's PM vows to curb new bond issues 4. 3 columns, 1 line, 30 Service outsourcing benefits Asia
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Two killed in gas explosion
Two killed in gas explosion JAKARTA: Tambun Police are still in the dark about the cause of a gas cylinder blast that killed two men on Thursday afternoon, an officer said on Friday. "We still have no clue as to the cause of the explosion.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
LG aims to become No. 1 electronics maker in RI next year
LG aims to become No. 1 electronics maker in RI next yearReiner S., The Jakarta Post, Seoul South Korea's giant LG Electronics will continue to push marketing and promotion efforts in Indonesia next year despite the general election period, in a bid to become the top electronics maker in this...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003Exhibitions* An exhibition of over 100 terracotta's from the Majapahit Kingdom period, 13th-15th century, East Java and other parts of the archipelago. The Royal Treasures Room, Dharma Mulia Galleries, Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 50 (Tel. 7492850), 9 a.m.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Govt needs Rp 30b for evicted families
Govt needs Rp 30b for evicted familiesINDRAMAYU, West Java: The Indramayu regency government needs Rp 30 billion (US$3529.4) to resettle and create jobs for 223 fisherfolk families hailing from Indramayu, who were recently evicted from their Jakarta homes.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Foreign envoys present credentials
Foreign envoys present credentials JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri received on Friday letters presenting the credentials of the new Vietnamese and Irish ambassadors to Indonesia.In a state ceremony at Merdeka Palace, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Hoang An presented his letter of credential...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Mall to increase congestion
Mall to increase congestionFrom Kompas We have lived in Cibubur, East Jakarta, since 1983, when the area was still quiet, green and fresh without traffic jams. In the past two years, Cibubur has seen congested roads stretching from Lake Jamboree, now with various restaurants on its banks, to...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Furniture recyclers struggle to survive eviction
Furniture recyclers struggle to survive evictionEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta's hot spot for used wooden window and door frames of good quality is no longer, as the city administration has cleared the area under the Slipi flyover in Gelora, Central Jakarta, for gardens.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
North Sumatra distributes free condoms
North Sumatra distributes free condomsMEDAN, North Sumatra: The North Sumatra Health Office will distribute 2.7 million condoms for free in an effort to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS in the province. An official at the health office, Syaiful Munawar Sitompul, said the condoms would be distributed in...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
1. WAYANG 1x35
1. WAYANG 1x35'Wayang Orang' Sriwedari neglected 2. BELALANG 1x42 Grasshoppers, 'land prawns' of Gunungkidul 3. SIDE1 1x30UGM to test writing skills
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Expensive Japanese spare-parts
Expensive Japanese spare-partsFrom KompasAbout two years ago I bought a Sharp automatic washing machine and in March 2003 it broke down. I sent it to the Sharp service center in Makassar, South Sulawesi, but they were unable to fix it.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Crappy toilets
Crappy toiletsFrom Media Indonesia On Nov. 26 I took my family to Ragunan Zoo in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta.Unfortunately, we found the toilets there very dirty and foul- smelling. Besides, to use the toilet, we had to pay Rp 1,000 instead of the normal charge of Rp 300 as mentioned in the ticket...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
BI to tigthen banking operations amid scandals
BI to tigthen banking operations amid scandalsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank, which has been on the receiving end of criticism following the disclosure of recent banking scams, will improve its supervisory role within the banking system, a senior official has said.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Fees help things happen
Fees help things happen With regard to Yutta Holler's letter of Nov. 28, detailing her daughter's unfortunate experience of being denied entry into Indonesia because her passport had less than six months remaining before expiration, one must consider that each country has its own immigration rules...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Silver-medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery
Silver-medalist Indonesia sets new record in archeryMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi Indonesia's male archers set up a new SEA Games record but ended up with a silver on the final day of the men's team archery competition at the National Sports Training Center in Hanoi on Friday.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Truant councillors slammed
Truant councillors slammedRusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan Almost all 45 members of the East Kalimantan legislative council had yet to return to work on Friday, more than a week after the end of the Idul Fitri holidays, a development that sparked protests from activists.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Ulemas threaten to close down dump
Ulemas threaten to close down dump TANGERANG: At least 100 ulemas from several districts in Tangerang warned the regental administration that they would close down the local dump if the planned haj dormitory was not built in Sepatan district.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
SE Asian Anglicans slam U.S. church
SE Asian Anglicans slam U.S. churchMALAYSIA: The Anglican Church in Southeast Asia announced on Friday it has broken ties with its U.S. counterpart for consecrating openly gay bishop V. Gene Robinson, deepening the church's global rift on the issue of homosexual ordination.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Four militants' jail terms extended
Four militants' jail terms extendedMALAYSIA: Malaysia's prime minister issued new orders on Friday to keep four Islamic militant suspects in prison for two more years, an official said.The four alleged members of the Kampulan Militan Malaysia (KMM), a group allegedly allied to the al-Qaeda-linked...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Military strikes rebel base with rockets
Military strikes rebel base with rocketsNani Farida and Tengku Agam Muzakkir, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe After a six-month lapse, Air Force bombers led a major offensive against Free Aceh Movement (GAM) bases in Aceh Besar regency on Friday.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
1. SEAG: 1 line, 26 counts
1. SEAG: 1 line, 26 counts SEA Games starts with dazzle 2. MISILE: 1 LINE, 28 counts Aussie-U.S. missile plan worries RI 3. MOSCOW: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Forty killed in suicide train blast near Chechnya 4. MARIA: 1 LINE, 33 COUNTS Journalist wins Yap Thiam Hien award
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
All the best for our athletes
All the best for our athletes The Southeast Asian Games opened on Friday at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam, with much fanfare.The 22nd Games are particularly significant on two counts. First because it is the first time Vietnam has hosted the biennial event.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Ritual strengthens Muslim-Christian ties
Ritual strengthens Muslim-Christian tiesM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Mamala, Central Maluku Thousands of residents from every corner of Ambon municipality and its vicinity gathered on Tuesday in Mamala and Morela subdistricts here.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Jakarta journalist wins Yap Thiam Hien award
Jakarta journalist wins Yap Thiam Hien awardThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Journalist Maria Margaretha Hartiningsih of the Kompas daily has become the first journalist to win the annual Yap Thiam Hien human rights award, the jury of the award announced here on Friday.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Less than 20 parties will contest 2004 election: KPU
Less than 20 parties will contest 2004 election: KPUThe Jakarta Post , Jakarta Less than 20 parties will be eligible to contest the 2004 elections, a member of the General Elections Commission (KPU) revealed on Friday.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Constitutional
Constitutional sustainability It should be a remorseful record for the article, titled Rebirth of Constitution without legitimacy (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 28) to disclose the alleged failures in attempts to redraft the Constitution throughout the periods of 1945, 1949, 1950, 1956 to 1959 and...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Migrant workers return home to be hospitalized
Migrant workers return home to be hospitalizedLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Yati lay quietly on her bed. She patiently obliged the wishes of a press photographer, by displaying her bruised back, her battered feet and her slightly swollen hands.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
RP, Vietnam, S'pore claim first golds ahead of opening
RP, Vietnam, S'pore claim first golds ahead of openingJohn Pye, Associated Press, Hanoi Vietnamese woke up bleary-eyed on Friday after a night of massive celebrations for a soccer triumph, setting the stage for formal festivities opening the first Southeast Asian Games staged in Vietnam.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Police mum on kyai murders
Police mum on kyai murders SURABAYA: Several House of Representatives (DPR) members were angered on Friday by the blase attitude of East Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Heru Susanto and East Java Military chief May. Gen. Achmad D.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Silver medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery
Silver medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery Musthofid The Jakarta Post HanoiIndonesia's male archers set a new SEA Games record, but ended on Friday with a silver on the final day of the men's team archery competition at the National Sports Training Center in Hanoi.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
More legislators skip KPI screening
More legislators skip KPI screeningKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More members of the House of Representatives (DPR)'s Commission I for communications and information skipped Friday's hearing to select members of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI), raising concerns over the...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Grasshoppers, 'land prawns' of Gunungkidul
Grasshoppers, 'land prawns' of GunungkidulSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta It's 12:30 p.m. and the scorching sun is directly overhead, and the heat, unbearable. A middle-aged woman lounged under a teakwood tree along Jl. Raya Pantai Baron.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
UGM to test writing skills
UGM to test writing skills Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is organizing a writing contest for high school students throughout the country as part of the celebration of the university's 54th anniversary, spokesman Suryo Baskoro said.The theme of the contest is UGM di Mataku (UGM in My Opinion).
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Jamsostek determined to improve performance, service
Jamsostek determined to improve performance, serviceRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned social security insurance company PT Jamsostek marked its 26th anniversary on Friday with a vow to improve its performance and services to workers.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
DPD hopeful charged with falsifying data
DPD hopeful charged with falsifying dataMANADO, North Sulawesi: A prosecutor indicted on Thursday local resident Adnan for falsifying data while registering as a Regional Representative Council (DPD) candidate.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
SEA Games results
SEA Games resultsArchery Men's team 1. Malaysia 2. Indonesia 3. Philippines Women's team 1. Philippines 2. Malaysia 3. Indonesia Billiard & Snooker Snooker Double quarterfinals: Lee Poh Soon/Moh Keen Ho (Mas) bt Sayumin/Rudy Sulaiman (Ina) 3-0Boxing 47kg quarterfinals: Sugiri (Ina) bt FM De...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
SEA Games starts with dazzle
SEA Games starts with dazzleMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi, Vietnam Vietnam proudly welcomed athletes from 10 other nations to the 22nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, its first major international sports event, here on Friday night.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Rethinking liberal arts education in Indonesia
Rethinking liberal arts education in IndonesiaAlex Arifianto, The SMERU Research Institute, Jakarta alexarifianto@hotmail.com Today more than ever, millions of young Indonesians are pursuing post-secondary school studies.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Purnomo OPEC president, interim secretary-general
Purnomo OPEC president, interim secretary-generalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro has been installed as president and interim secretary-general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
It's not enough for democracy to succeed
It's not enough for democracy to succeedArdimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, University of Berkeley, California Elections year is arriving in a few weeks, greeted with anxiety by some and as a part of a necessary transition by others. A long-time scholar on Indonesia, Donald K.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Evictions threaten vendors' lives
Evictions threaten vendors' livesP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "I sell vegetables for a living," Azizah, a 70-year-old vegetable vendor explained. The vendor displays her goods on two sheets of plastic on the sidewalk of Jl.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Indonesia cyclists set to do it without Tonton
Indonesia cyclists set to do it without TontonHanoi The Jakarta PostThe Indonesian cycling team is looking to overcome Tonton Susanto's hangover when it sets out for its medal hunt at the SEA Games on Saturday.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Eight youths hospitalized after clash
Eight youths hospitalized after clashDENPASAR, Bali: Eight youths were injured and three motorcycles burned in fighting in Akah subdistrict in Klungkung regency recently.The eight youths were admitted to Klungkung Hospital with severe injuries.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Disadvantaged people rally, demand halt to evictions
Disadvantaged people rally, demand halt to evictionsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of poor Jakartans staged a peaceful rally on Friday, demanding the Jakarta administration stop evictions and instead acknowledge their right to live in the capital.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Indonesia to launch micro-satellite in 2005
Indonesia to launch micro-satellite in 2005Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is set to launch its first imagery viewer micro- satellite in early 2005 to carry out remote sensing of the territory and its natural resources.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
City to check door-to-door for migrants
City to check door-to-door for migrantsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is launching a "population operation" in the capital's five municipalities to deter migrants, particularly unskilled ones, after the Idul Fitri holiday when many people enter the capital.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
Medal tally
Medal tallyVietnam (JP): Medal standing after pre-opening ceremony competition on Friday1. Malaysia 2 3 0 5 2. Philippines 2 0 3 5 3. Indonesia 1 2 2 5 4. Thailand 1 0 1 2 5. Vietnam 1 0 1 2 6. Singapore 1 2 0 3 7. East Timor 0 0 0 0 8. Laos 0 0 0 0 9. Myanmar 0 0 0 0 10. Brunei 0 0 0 0 11.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
U.S., Vietnam deal on direct flights
U.S., Vietnam deal on direct flights WASHINGTON: The United States and Vietnam signed a landmark agreement on Thursday allowing direct passenger and cargo flights between the two former military foes. U.S.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
1. KPK: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. KPK: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Common perception necessary in fighting corruption: Activist 2. KPU: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Less than 20 parties will contest 2004 elections: KPU 3. CITY: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Disadvantaged people rally, demand halt to evictions 4.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
* Headlines: Ariel Sharon under pressure at home 3
* Headlines: Ariel Sharon under pressure at home 3 * National: Troops pound Aceh rebels' camps with rockets 4 * Archipelago: 80 soldiers questioned over clash 5 * Opinion: Rethinking liberal arts education in Indonesia 6 * City: Jakarta to make door-to-door migrant checks 8 * Sports: RP, Vietnam,...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003
U.S. issues terror warning in RI
U.S. issues terror warning in RI JAKARTA: The U.S. Embassy issued on Friday a fresh warning to American citizens in Indonesia, saying the risk of terror attacks over Christmas and New Year was "particularly high".