Archive: 1 May 2003
83 articles found
Thu, 01 May 2003
Six airport cameras fail to spot bombers
Six airport cameras fail to spot bombersMulta Fidrus and Damar Harsanto, Tangerang/Jakarta A total of six cameras above Gate 3 and Gate 4 at the lobby of the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport terminal F all failed to monitor the events leading up to the bomb that exploded and injured 11 people...
Thu, 01 May 2003
ARF officials meet in Siem Reap
ARF officials meet in Siem Reap CAMBODIA: Senior officials from the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) opened talks in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on Wednesday that focused on the nuclear crisis in North Korea, officials said.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Hard Rock Cafe apologizes
Hard Rock Cafe apologizes In response to Dr. Sandra's letter entitled Falling glasses at the Hard Rock in The Jakarta Post, April 22, we would like to inform you that the case was settled between Hard Rock Cafe and Dr. Sandra on April 24.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Holiday changes
Holiday changes will cause problemsFrom Kompas As a teacher, I find it difficult to understand the rationale behind the government's decision to shift religious holidays to other days closer to weekends on the grounds that this will prevent absenteeism when a religious holy day happens to be in the...
Thu, 01 May 2003
1. FLOOD: 48 pt, 4 x 12
1. FLOOD: 48 pt, 4 x 12 Flood hits thousands of homes in Kampung Melayu 2. STREET: 36 PT, 2 X 24 Auto theft in Jakarta reaches alarming level 3. BOMB: 28 pt, 1 x 42 Six airport cameras fail to spot bombers 4. ASSET: 28 PT, 1 X 30 5,400 city assets undocumented 4. JOHNSON: 28 pt, 2 x 20 PT.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Thailand, Cambodia ties normalized
Thailand, Cambodia ties normalized THAILAND: The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia said on Wednesday that relations between their countries had fully normalized following the bad blood caused by anti-Thai riots in the Cambodian capital in January.
Thu, 01 May 2003
In Singapore, tough laws help contain SARS alarm
In Singapore, tough laws help contain SARS alarm Jason Szep Reuters SingaporeIf Richard Yeo leaves home, he faces a fine of US$5,600, possible jail and the humiliation of seeing his name on a public "shame" list.
Thu, 01 May 2003
'Separatism in NTT no threat'
'Separatism in NTT no threat' KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The military commander overseeing East Nusa Tenggara, Col. Inf. Moeswarno Moesanip, has dismissed plans to unite the Indonesian side of West Timor with the independent East Timor, saying the threat was not serious.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Kadir content to participate from the stands
Kadir content to participate from the standsThe Jakarta Post JakartaFormer national karate star Abdul Kadir seems to be relishing his new role as a trainer of Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games hopefuls, expressing keenness to pass on his knowledge and skill.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Victitious character Bogler voice of regular Balinese
Victitious character Bogler voice of regular BalineseI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Mead, Bateson, Geertz and Covarrubias, or their contemporaries like Vickers and Picard, might have been able to describe Bali and the Balinese to the world in various scholarly ways.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Hear about pedicab crossing the road?
Hear about pedicab crossing the road? BOGOR: Thousands of pedicab drivers staged a rally on Wednesday at the Bogor legislative council to ask the administration to revoke its new policy banning them from crossing the Paledang to Pasar Anyar road.
Thu, 01 May 2003
UNHCR, IOM pledge to help RI deal with illegal migrants
UNHCR, IOM pledge to help RI deal with illegal migrantsRita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali With the number of illegal immigrants living in Indonesia falling drastically, international refugee and migration organizations would continue to help the country dealing with migrants and...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Indonesia outplays HK in Junior Davis Cup
Indonesia outplays HK in Junior Davis CupMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top seed Indonesia chalked up its first win with a 3-0 rout of Hong Kong in the Asia-Oceania Qualifying matches of the Junior Davis Cup competition here on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 May 2003
1. Djis30 -- Discarding mediocrity for the economic fast track
1. Djis30 -- Discarding mediocrity for the economic fast track 2 X 23Part 2 of 2 Discarding mediocrity for the economic fast track Djisman S. Simandjuntak Jakarta2. Wahyu -- Labor problems in Indonesia 1 X 30 RI workers need labor policy 3.
Thu, 01 May 2003
1. ECONOMY: 1 x 27
1. ECONOMY: 1 x 27 Govt targets higher growth 2. TERROR: 1 x 45 First Bali bombing suspect formally charged 3. ACEH: 1 x 18 Violence increases in Aceh as peace process in danger
Thu, 01 May 2003
Ba'asyri's lawyer eyes presidency
Ba'asyri's lawyer eyes presidency JAKARTA: A lawyer representing a high-profile terror suspect announced on Wednesday that he was considering a run for the presidency in 2004."God willing, I will accept this mandate," Mahendradatta, who is coordinator the defense of terror suspect Abu Bakar...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Indosat's net profit down 72%
Indosat's net profit down 72% Telecommunications firm PT Indosat said on Wednesday its first-quarter net profit fell 72 percent on year mostly due to the higher amortization of goodwill after it acquired cellular company PT Satelindo last year.Indosat's net profit dropped to Rp 53.76 billion (US$6.
Thu, 01 May 2003
'U.S. Bioterrorism Act to hurt local SMEs'
'U.S. Bioterrorism Act to hurt local SMEs'Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The implementation of the U.S. Bioterrorism Act will particularly hurt Indonesia's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that export food and agricultural products to the U.S.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Team set up to audit Miranda's wealth
Team set up to audit Miranda's wealth JAKARTA: The Public Servants Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) is considering establishing a team to audit the wealth of Miranda Goeltom, a deputy governor of Bank Indonesia who was questioned by the commission on Tuesday, an official said.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Illegal RI migrants face U.S. deportation
Illegal RI migrants face U.S. deportation NEW YORK, U.S. (JP): A total of 1,901 illegal Indonesian migrants in the United States are facing deportation for failing to present complete immigration documents.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Astra Q1 earning slides 24%
Astra Q1 earning slides 24% JAKARTA: Indonesia's car maker PT Astra International said on Wednesday its net profit for the first quarter of this year slid 24 percent to Rp 842.31 billion (US$96.8 million) from Rp 1.114 trillion during the same period last year.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Violence increases in Aceh as peace process in danger
Violence increases in Aceh as peace process in dangerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Armed encounters between government troops and rebels are increasing in troubled Aceh as calls mount in Jakarta for the replacement of the Henry Dunant Centre (HDC), a Swiss-based non- governmental organization brokering...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Life insurance firms shift investment to mutual funds
Life insurance firms shift investment to mutual fundsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Long-term investment funds held by life insurance companies in Indonesia have increased significantly, but their investment income has dropped due to falling interest rates, prompting many of them to...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Asia-Pacific region to spur antipeople smuggling
Asia-Pacific region to spur antipeople smugglingRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Ministers from the Asia Pacific region wound up their two-day conference on combating people smuggling on Wednesday with a pledge to forge closer cooperation among member countries and international...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Schroeder may cancel Asian visit
Schroeder may cancel Asian visit GERMANY: German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder will likely cancel a planned trip to Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam, a report said on Wednesday.Bild newspaper said in a press release that Schroeder would postpone the trip due to fears of SARS and his uphill...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Protection, import restrictions aren't sweet for sugar
Protection, import restrictions aren't sweet for sugarAri A. Perdana, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, Ari_Perdana@csis.or.id In the past few months, even years, sugar has not been as sweet as it tastes.
Thu, 01 May 2003
PT Johnson accused of antiunion bias
PT Johnson accused of antiunion biasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Workers of multinational fragrance company PT S.C. Johnson & Son (SCJ) protested on Wednesday against the company's alleged moves to dismiss or transfer employee activists who are involved in organizing an independent union in the...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Thailand announces plans for economic quadrangle with neighbours
Thailand announces plans for economic quadrangle with neighbours Agence France-Presse Bangkok Thailand's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra announced on Wednesday plans to create an economic quadrangle involving Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, after holding talks with his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen.
Thu, 01 May 2003
RI needs comprehensive labor policy
RI needs comprehensive labor policyWahyu Susilo, Executive Secretary, Consortium for Indonesian Migrant Workers Advocacy, wahyusus@hotmail.com, Jakarta International Labor Day or May Day (May 1) celebrates the contribution of workers around the world.
Thu, 01 May 2003
ITB offers new entry test for 45 million
ITB offers new entry test for 45 millionYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java In a bid to free itself from state subsidies, the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) will allow applicants to pay Rp 45 million (about US$5,000) and take a special test to enter the institute, where...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Part 2 of 2 Discarding mediocrity for the economic fast track
Part 2 of 2 Discarding mediocrity for the economic fast trackDjisman S. Simandjuntak, Executive Director, Prasetiya Mulya Business School, Jakarta After stage one, stage two would follow in form of export- driven, factor-based growth.
Thu, 01 May 2003
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Thu, 01 May 2003
Kadir eager to watch successes as a coach
Kadir eager to watch successes as a coachThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former national karate star Abdul Kadir seems to be relishing his new role as a trainer of the Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games hopefuls, expressing keenness to pass over his knowledge and skills to his juniors.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Indonesia revises SARS death report
Indonesia revises SARS death reportEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Taiwanese thought to be the first person to die from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Indonesia died from a heart attack, the Ministry of Health and World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Shangri-La labor dispute officially over
Shangri-La labor dispute officially over JAKARTA: After over two years of protracted litigation, the management of Shangri-la Hotel and dozens of its former workers agreed to end their dispute by signing a landmark joint agreement.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Doctor named graft suspect
Doctor named graft suspect MEDAN, North Sumatra: Prosecutors have named a doctor from a local hospital a suspect in the embezzlement of money earmarked for health projects last year.Head of the Medan Prosecutor's Office Nawir Anas said on Wednesday that the suspect, identified only as 45-year-old...
Thu, 01 May 2003
'Separatism in NTT no threat'
'Separatism in NTT no threat' KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The military commander overseeing East Nusa Tenggara, Col. Inf. Moeswarno Moesanip, has dismissed plans to unite the Indonesian side of West Timor with the independent East Timor, saying the threat was not serious.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Abuses against migrant workers still rampant
Abuses against migrant workers still rampantEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Driven by her family's poverty and lured by her neighbors' success stories as migrant workers (TKIs), then-15-year-old Nur Fita, defied her dissenting parents, left her bamboo and thatch house in Blitar, East Java,...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Vietamese migrants found near Flores
Vietamese migrants found near FloresJoanne Collins, Reuters, Bali A boat carrying more than 40 Vietnamese migrants heading for Australia has been found near the eastern Indonesian island of Flores, Australian and Indonesian officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Govt does not help migrant workers to compete abroad
Govt does not help migrant workers to compete abroadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The low quality of human resources, the constant changes in the official procedures and mostly, the absence of a strong political commitment from the government have greatly contributed to the country's failure to compete...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Nike clarifies
Nike clarifies I am writing in response to an article published in The Jakarta Post on April 25. The article, Workers still in search of adequate attention, includes factual inaccuracies and fails to include a number of key points related to Nike's presence in Indonesia.
Thu, 01 May 2003
KPU to screen Panwaslu candidates
KPU to screen Panwaslu candidates JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) will screen nine candidates for the final three seats on the Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) on Thursday.The candidates are legal expert Harkristuti Harkrisnowo from the University of Indonesia, Muslim...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Kournikova to compete in Indonesia
Kournikova to compete in Indonesia JAKARTA: Russian tennis star Anna Kournikova has confirmed she will play in the US$225,000 Wismilak International in Bali, Indonesia, from Sept. 10 to Sept. 16."We talked with Kournikova and her agent during the Nasdaq tournament in Florida about three weeks ago...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Violence continues threatening the press and journalists in the
Violence continues threatening the press and journalists in the reform era due to the lack of protection of the profession from relevant authorities.According to data presented by press observer Leo Batubara, violence against press workers has been committed by almost all elements of the society,...
Thu, 01 May 2003
'I am afraid of possible bomb threat'
'I am afraid of possible bomb threat' The latest bomb blast at Soekarno-Hatta Airport has increased people's awareness about security in the city, especially in public places. Some residents have expressed their doubts about the police's vigilance in uncovering bomb threats.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Fakta urges revision of security bylaw
Fakta urges revision of security bylaw JAKARTA: Activists of the Jakarta Residents Forum (Fakta) rallied on Wednesday at the City Council building to urge the revision of Bylaw No. 11/1988 on security and order.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Flood hits thousands of homes in E. Jakarta
Flood hits thousands of homes in E. JakartaBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The overflow from the Ciliwung River following heavy rains in and around Jakarta from early Wednesday inundated thousands of houses in Kampung Melayu in East Jakarta.The areas affected include parts of Jl.
Thu, 01 May 2003
State of emergency retained
State of emergency retained AMBON, Maluku: Maj. Gen. Agustadi, the chief of the Pattimura Military Command, which oversees Maluku, said on Wednesday that recent security improvements in the province were not enough reason to lift the state of civil emergency.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, May 1, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, May 1, 2003Exhibition* Painting, Dream Land, by Made Wianta, at Gaya Fusion Of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252), 7 p.m., until May 15.Performance* Piano Recital by Steffen Schleiermacher, at Agung Rai Museum of Art, in Ubud, 7:30 p.m., May 1.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Bulog to deliver 40,000 tons of CPO to Russia
Bulog to deliver 40,000 tons of CPO to RussiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) will deliver about 40,000 metric tons of palm oil products valued at US$15 million to Russia within the next three months, part of a $192 million countertrade deal between the two countries,...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Cartoonists explore paradox of Bali
Cartoonists explore paradox of BaliThe Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The front cover of Bogbog magazine's April edition features a cartoon depicting a cow, several ducks and three Balinese farmers in a rice field, which, intriguingly, was located on the rooftops of three adjoining skyscrapers.
Thu, 01 May 2003
12 Indonesians on death row in KL
12 Indonesians on death row in KL DENPASAR: The government is working to save 12 Indonesians on death row in Malaysia for various crimes, a government official said.Marty Natalegawa, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said here on Wednesday 12 Indonesian migrant workers were awaiting...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Shangri-La labor dispute officially over
Shangri-La labor dispute officially over JAKARTA: After over two years of protracted litigation, the management of Shangri-la Hotel and dozens of its former workers agreed to end their dispute by signing a landmark joint agreement.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Press and journalists still left unprotected
Press and journalists still left unprotectedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though violence against journalists is dropping, it continues to hamper journalists in the reform era, observers say.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Auto theft in Jakarta reaches alarming level
Auto theft in Jakarta reaches alarming levelThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Beware when parking your car. Authorities report that 72 cars are stolen every day in Jakarta, or one car every 20 minutes.Adrianus Meliala, a criminologist at the University of Indonesia, said on Wednesday that grand theft auto...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Aceh's agony
Aceh's agony The process of bringing an enduring peace to Indonesias province of Aceh has suffered a setback with the cancellation of talks between Jakarta and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).If the two sides do not resume negotiations and soon there could be renewed fighting between GAM rebels and...
Thu, 01 May 2003
TV Program: Thursday, May 1, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, May 1, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Comedy10:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 3:00 Documentary5:00 Film: Amru Bin Ash6:00 News: Berita...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Henry, defender of farmers' rights
Henry, defender of farmers' rightsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Henry Saragih can still remember how dismayed he felt when he saw people in neighboring villages in North Sumatra living in complete poverty.Many were working for plantation companies and living on a meager income.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2Discarding mediocrity for the economic fast trackDjisman S. Simandjuntak Executive Director Prasetiya Mulya Business School Jakarta After stage one, stage two would follow in form of export- driven, factor-based growth.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Regional autonomy still shuns public: Survey
Regional autonomy still shuns public: SurveyArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After three years of implementation, regional autonomy remains a distant ideal as it has failed to ensure a balance of power between the local governments and the stakeholders, according to a recent study.
Thu, 01 May 2003
1,901 illegal RI migrants face deportation from U.S.
1,901 illegal RI migrants face deportation from U.S. NEW YORK, U.S. (JP): A total of 1,901 illegal Indonesian migrants in the United States are facing deportation for failing to present complete immigration documents.
Thu, 01 May 2003
History introduced to children through comics
History introduced to children through comicsI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Lebur Ring Klungkung (Annihilated in Klungkung), is a 64-page comic book that depicts the last-ditch battle of the royal house of Klungkung against the invading Dutch colonial forces.
Thu, 01 May 2003
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Protection, import restrictions aren't sweet for sugar JP/2/INUL 1 x 45 More artists stand behind 'raunchy' singer Inul JP/3/UNHCHR2 x 26 Indonesia wins seat on world human rights commission JP/3/UNSC1 x 36 Australia moots UNSC shakeup adding RI JP/3/MIGRANTS1 x 38 Illegal RI migrants face U.S.
Thu, 01 May 2003
German legislators urge halt to Leuser road plan
German legislators urge halt to Leuser road planMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A delegation of German parliamentarians urged Indonesia to cancel a road construction project which would cut through the Leuser National Park in North Sumatra.
Thu, 01 May 2003
First Bali bombing suspect formally charged
First Bali bombing suspect formally chargedWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Bali/Jakarta State prosecutors on the resort island of Bali on Wednesday formally charged Amrozi, a prime suspect in last year's Bali bombing that killed more than 200 people, and said he could face the death penalty...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Surabaya entertainers back Inul
Surabaya entertainers back Inul SURABAYA, East Java: Dozens of entertainers in Surabaya demonstrated on Wednesday in support of controversial dangdut singer Inul Daratista. The show of support comes days after "king of dangdut" Rhoma Irama berated Inul for her erotic dancing.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Sumitomo rethinks Indonesian investment after legal spat
Sumitomo rethinks Indonesian investment after legal spatDow Jones, Jakarta Japan's Sumitomo Corp. said it may "rethink" its commitment to Indonesia if it loses a court battle that threatens to bankrupt its local joint venture chemicals business.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Indofood offers fixed-rate bonds worth Rp 1t
Indofood offers fixed-rate bonds worth Rp 1tRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Giant food conglomerate PT Indofood Sukses Makmur said on Wednesday that the indicative fixed interest rate of its planned Rp 1 trillion (about US$115 million) bond issue would be in the range of 13.25-13.
Thu, 01 May 2003
KPU to screen Panwaslu candidates
KPU to screen Panwaslu candidates JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) will screen nine candidates for the final three seats on the Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) on Thursday.The candidates are legal expert Harkristuti Harkrisnowo from the University of Indonesia, Muslim...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Govt expects higher growth
Govt expects higher growthDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono projected higher economic growth for next year on the back of improvements in investment and exports, provided the upcoming 2004 legislative elections runs smoothly.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Astra Q1 earning slides 24%
Astra Q1 earning slides 24% JAKARTA: Indonesia's car maker PT Astra International said on Wednesday its net profit for the first quarter of this year slid 24 percent to Rp 842.31 billion (US$96.8 million) from Rp 1.114 trillion during the same period last year.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Indonesia outplays HK in Junior Davis Cup
Indonesia outplays HK in Junior Davis CupMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaTop seed Indonesia chalked its first win with a 3-0 rout of Hong Kong in the Asia-Oceania Qualifying matches of the Junior Davis Cup competition here on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 May 2003
* Headlines: Indonesia sits in world rights body 3
* Headlines: Indonesia sits in world rights body 3 * National: Survey: Regional autonomy still shuns public 4 * Archipelago: Malaysian firm pays $1.1m fine for burning land 5 * Opinion: World history unfolds through deadly germs 7 * City: Floods hit thousands of houses 8 * Sports: Indonesia beats...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Page 2 head, May 1, 2003
Page 2 head, May 1, 20031. SMUGGLING: 1 x 53 Bali meeting boosts anti-people smuggling cooperation 2. UNHCR: 1 x 60 UNHCR, IOM pledge to help RI deal with illegal migrants 3. MIGRANT: 1 x 55 Govt does not help migrant workers to compete abroad 4.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Indonesia wins seat on world human rights commission
Indonesia wins seat on world human rights commissionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has been elected for the second time to the United Nations High Commission on Human Rights (UNHCHR) amid growing concerns at the increasing number of nations with poor human rights records...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Plantation pays $1.1 million fine for burning land
Plantation pays $1.1 million fine for burning landThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and a Malaysian plantation company agreed on a US$1.1 million penalty, which the latter must pay for causing haze by illegally burning plantation land in Riau.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Australia moots UNSC shakeup adding RI
Australia moots UNSC shakeup adding RIAgence France-Presse, Sydney, Australia/Jakarta Australian Prime Minister John Howard will put to the United Nations next week a plan to shake up the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with a permanent seat for the world's largest Islamic nation, Indonesia.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Press, journalists still left unprotected
Press, journalists still left unprotectedMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThough violence against journalists is dropping, it continues to hamper journalists in the reform era, observers say.
Thu, 01 May 2003
More artists stand behind 'raunchy' singer Inul
More artists stand behind 'raunchy' singer InulThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's dangdut world is seeing one of the most important developments now as singer Inul Daratista, whose "sensual" movements on stage have enraged some ulemas and fellow artists, has received strong support from...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Part 2 of 2 IMF inhibiting RI's improvement, inflating inequity
Part 2 of 2 IMF inhibiting RI's improvement, inflating inequityRizal Ramli, Former Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Jakarta Reform of the tax system is necessary to increase fiscal autonomy and reduce dependence on foreign borrowing.
Thu, 01 May 2003
5,400 city assets undocumented
5,400 city assets undocumentedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is only able to show title documents for some 2,600 of its total number of 8,000 properties worth Rp 74 trillion (US$8.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Education bill
Education bill unrealisticFrom KompasThe national education bill has caused quite a stir in society, with the introduction of Article 13 paragraph (1)a requiring the teaching of different religious subjects.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Telkom profit jumps 11%
Telkom profit jumps 11%Dow Jones, Jakarta PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) said on Wednesday its first quarter net profit jumped 11 percent on year, thanks to higher revenue from its cellular unit and from fixed-phone operations.Telkom's net profit rose to Rp 1.