Archive: 20 May 2003
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Tue, 20 May 2003
Alfa Retailindo to issue bonds
Alfa Retailindo to issue bonds JAKARTA: Retail company PT Alfa Retailindo will issue its first fixed-rate bonds worth Rp 125 billion (about US$14.7 million) in July, the company announced on Monday.It said that the bonds would have a maturity period of five years.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Pegadaian to issue Rp 400b in bonds
Pegadaian to issue Rp 400b in bonds JAKARTA: State-owned pawn shop operator Perum Pegadaian said it would issue Rp 400 billion (US$47 million) worth of bonds to raise cash to refinance its maturing debts and for working capital.
Tue, 20 May 2003
PPP congress
PPP congress The United Development Party (PPP) will hold its five-day national congress starting today (Tuesday). As all political parties do in their congress, the focus of PPP's congress this year will be on the race for the chairmanship.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Krayans rely on Malaysians to survive
Krayans rely on Malaysians to survive Early every morning, dozens of people walk steadily along a mountain trail, each carrying a load of produce, animals or handicrafts on their back.At midday they return home, carrying jerry cans of fuel, cooking oil, sugar, clothes, instant noodles, even a TV...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Jacob regrets clash of RI workers in KL
Jacob regrets clash of RI workers in KLThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said he regretted a clash between two rival groups of Indonesian workers in Malaysia over the weekend, adding that the incident indicated that something had gone wrong with the...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Jambi drug dealer arrested
Jambi drug dealer arrested JAMBI, Jambi: Police here have arrested an alleged drug dealer whom they suspect of being a member of a network selling drugs in major cities in Indonesia.Jambi Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Govt to tighten SARS screening at departure terminals
Govt to tighten SARS screening at departure terminalsSari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post JakartaAuthorities are to heighten Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) screenings at international departure points next week, almost one month after governments of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations...
Tue, 20 May 2003
500 'ojek' drivers in airport protest
500 'ojek' drivers in airport protest TANGERANG: Some 500 ojek or motorcycle taxi drivers have planned to stage a rally in protest of the decision by PT Angkasa Pura, the Sukarno-Hatta International Airport management, to close the M1 Gate on a secondary road that links Tangerang city to the...
Tue, 20 May 2003
WI looking for more wushu hopefuls for 2003 SEA Games
WI looking for more wushu hopefuls for 2003 SEA GamesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After listing 24 tau lo athletes from a tournament that just wrapped up, the Indonesian Wushu Association (WI) is seeking 16 san shou nominees to send to the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Enhancing partnership
Enhancing partnership between the U.S. and RI Dennis C. Blair Chairman Indonesia Commission Council on Foreign AffairsDavid L. Phillips Deputy Director Council's Center for Preventive Action New York 2. Girish -- 2 X 30 Appropriate methods can help bad schools overcome problems
Tue, 20 May 2003
Legislators book hotel to discuss bill
Legislators book hotel to discuss bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) has decided to continue deliberations on the presidential election bill in secret.Legislator Ferry Mursyidan Baldan said here on Monday that 12 closed-door sessions would be held at the DPR on Jl.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Rini unwilling to ban rice imports
Rini unwilling to ban rice importsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi is reluctant to impose a ban on rice imports as such a move would violate World Trade Organization (WTO) laws, and create a heavier burden on consumers at home in the...
Tue, 20 May 2003
People need to know more about the relevance of fair trade
People need to know more about the relevance of fair tradeEpik Pranasari, Market Access Coordinator, Oxfam GB/Indonesia, mepik@oxfam.org.ukRatri Kustanti, Justice & Peace Institute, (Yayasan Samadi), samadi@solonet.co.id There is a paradox in international trade.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Coach draws from past fear to instill courage in boxers
Coach draws from past fear to instill courage in boxersMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the 2003 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games approach, the head coach of the national boxing squad hopes to fill his charges with courage."They (the boxers) are physically ready.
Tue, 20 May 2003
World's longest market to open
World's longest market to open YOGYAKARTA: The world's longest market stretching some 23 kilometers is set to open on Tuesday (today) along the main road of the Kulongprogo regency in Yogyakarta.The non government organization Fortuna in cooperation with the Kulongprogo administration said that it...
Tue, 20 May 2003
* Headlines:Economy grows slower in first-quarter2
* Headlines:Economy grows slower in first-quarter2 * National:Prosecutors say Amrozi trial should continue4 * Archipelago:Death toll from Malaria hits 20 in Riau 5 * Opinion:The relevance of fair trade 7 * City:BKKBN staff face uncertainty 8 * Sports:Vijay Singh ends tough week with win 9 *...
Tue, 20 May 2003
1. ACEH: 1 x 40
1. ACEH: 1 x 40 Tension mounts as Aceh offensive begins 2. COHA: 1 x 40 COHA has ceased to exist, says minister 3. REFORM: 1 x 45 Reform movement going nowhere after 5 years
Tue, 20 May 2003
Experts fear forest will turn to desert
Experts fear forest will turn to desert Here and there in the mountainous East Kalimantan province, beds of white sand are making their way into the thinning forests and housing areas.It is a scene that gives rise to a sense of dread among experts and environmentalists, who do not want to see the...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Ariawest International gets debt restructuring deal
Ariawest International gets debt restructuring dealDow Jones, Jakarta PT Ariawest International has reached a debt-restructuring agreement, which likely will pave the way for state-owned telephone company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom), to buy out its joint-operating partner, an official with...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Economy grows slower in first-quarter
Economy grows slower in first-quarterFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the increasing stability in a number of monetary indicators, the economy grew at a slower rate in the first quarter of this year amid weakening household consumption.
Tue, 20 May 2003
COHA has ceased to exist, says minister
COHA has ceased to exist, says ministerFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) has ceased to exist after the government and separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) failed to reach an agreement during a meeting in Tokyo...
Tue, 20 May 2003
NZ police set up liaison office
NZ police set up liaison office JAKARTA: New Zealand police opened on Monday a liaison office in Jakarta in a bid to boost cooperation in eradicating international terrorism and transnational crimes.The ceremony was attended by New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia Chris Elder, deputy chief of New...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Motorola pledges US$90m for research
Motorola pledges US$90m for research BEIJING: U.S.-based integrated communications provider Motorola has signed a memorandum of agreement with authorities in China pledging US$90 million to establish a research facility in Beijing, state press reported on Monday.
Tue, 20 May 2003
JiFFest opens film competition
JiFFest opens film competition For the first time since it was established five years ago, the Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest) is holding a short documentary film competition for local filmmakers.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Bill on national education
Bill on national education Looking at both sides of the debate with regard to the draft bill on national education, we have come to the conclusion that it would be wiser if deliberation on the controversial bill were delayed.
Tue, 20 May 2003
'Tempo' hearing delayed
'Tempo' hearing delayedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police, facing a lawsuit for failing to prevent an assault on Tempo journalists, also failed to attend a hearing on the case on Monday, forcing the court to delay it.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Legislators book hotel to discuss bill
Legislators book hotel to discuss bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) has decided to continue deliberations on the presidential election bill in secret.Legislator Ferry Mursyidan Baldan said here on Monday that 12 closed-door sessions would be held at the DPR on Jl.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Bogus traffic officer arrested
Bogus traffic officer arrested JAKARTA: The city transportation agency arrested a 34-year-old woman who pretended to be a traffic and land transport officer at Grogol bus terminal, West Jakarta.Head of Grogol bus terminal Ahmad Rustam Effendi arrested Eti Kusmiati, the bogus officer, when she...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Govt beefs up security at energy firms in Aceh
Govt beefs up security at energy firms in AcehA'an Suryana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is tightening security measures at energy plants operating in Aceh, in anticipation of attacks by separatist rebels following the start of the operation to restore order in...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Restricting traffic to license plate numbers absurd
Restricting traffic to license plate numbers absurd In addition to the city's busway project, which is scheduled to be implemented later this year, there is another plan to limit the number of vehicles on the road.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 19,2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 19,2003 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Government to tighten SARS screening at airports
Government to tighten SARS screening at airportsSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Authorities are to heighten Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) screenings at international departure points next week, almost one month after governments of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Farah Wardani, Contributor, Jakarta
Farah Wardani, Contributor, JakartaExhibition marks 50 years of French printing It would be interesting to see the expression on the face of Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979) if she could attend the exhibition 50 ans d'estampes, or 50 years of Printmaking, at the National Gallery in Jakarta.
Tue, 20 May 2003
2. DUIT 3 X 10
2. DUIT 3 X 10 Asian monies up as dollar drops on Snow's comments 3. OIl 2 X 26 Oil price rises as Iraq's output targets slip 4. GOLD 2 X 27 Gold holds firm at 3-month high, eyes weak dollar
Tue, 20 May 2003
BPS extends people registration to November
BPS extends people registration to NovemberThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta office of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) revealed difficulties on Monday in registering people, particularly those who live in luxury houses, prompting it to allow self-registration for unregistered voters up to...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Tire recycling business creates jobs in Banyumas
Tire recycling business creates jobs in BanyumasAgus Maryono and Mamock Ng, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto A lack of fertile farmland and a rise in unemployment have spurred small-scale entrepreneurs in Banyumas to turn to recycling used tires to weather the economic storm.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Govt set to evacuate 200,000 Acehnese from conflict areas
Govt set to evacuate 200,000 Acehnese from conflict areasSari P. Setiogi and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As conflict in Aceh looks to intensify following the declaration of martial law, the government has prepared itself for the evacuation of up to 200,000 people from war zones...
Tue, 20 May 2003
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Rupiah Rates May 19 ______________________________________________________________________________________ Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling BuyingAustralian dollar 1 5,897.18 5,235.39 5,595.90 5,536.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Expert witness says lawsuit against Che Wei groundless
Expert witness says lawsuit against Che Wei groundlessTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An expert witness told the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday that the Rp 103 billion (US$11.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Blood donation for Iraq
Blood donation for Iraq MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The Red Cross office at the South Sulawesi capital Makassar have collected 300 bags of blood donations from locals who want to help Iraqi war victims."When the war in Iraq raged, the Muslim and non Muslim community here came to the South Sulawesi...
Tue, 20 May 2003
'Martial law may promote rights abuses'
'Martial law may promote rights abuses'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The imposition of martial law in Aceh means that all civilian authorities have been completely surrendered to the military, a move that many fear will encourage human rights abuses as has happened in the past, analysts said on Monday.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Death toll from malaria rises to 20 in Riau village
Death toll from malaria rises to 20 in Riau villageHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Eight more people have died from malaria over the past seven days in a village in the Riau regency of Indragiri Hilir, bringing the death toll to 20 in the three weeks since the epidemic first...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Legislators book hotel to discuss bill
Legislators book hotel to discuss bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) has decided to continue deliberations on the presidential election bill in secret.Legislator Ferry Mursyidan Baldan said here on Monday that 12 closed-door sessions would be held at the DPR on Jl.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Second awakening needed
Second awakening needed For Indonesia, the turn of the past century was a time of momentous importance. It was a time when the first stone was laid of an organized movement that would eventually lead the nation towards national independence.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Who, and what, is the Free Aceh Movement?
Who, and what, is the Free Aceh Movement?Aguswandi, Post Graduate Student, International Politics, London Metropolitan University One of the biggest military operations in the post-New Order era in Indonesia has been launched by Jakarta.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Civil emergency ends in N. Maluku after three years
Civil emergency ends in N. Maluku after three yearsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Almost at the same time that President Megawati Soekarnoputri imposed martial law in Aceh to start a war, she issued a decree to end three years of civil emergency in North Maluku.Presidential Decree No.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Manila budget deficit within ceiling
Manila budget deficit within ceiling MANILA : The Philippines budget deficit for April stood at 6.58 billion pesos (US$126 million), well within the target of 12 billion pesos to put the country on track to meet its full-year estimated deficit of 202 billion pesos, the finance department said.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Death toll from malaria rises to 20 in Riau village
Death toll from malaria rises to 20 in Riau villageHaidir Anwar Tanjung The Jakarta Post Pekanbaru, Riau Eight more people have died from malaria over the past seven days in a village in the Riau regency of Indragiri Hilir, bringing the death toll to 20 in the three weeks since the epidemic first...
Tue, 20 May 2003
East Papua regency seeks more planes
East Papua regency seeks more planes JAYAPURA, Papua: The administration of Puncak Jaya is considering hiring planes from a Canadian and a New Zealand airline, to help it break the isolation of the East Papua regency.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Aceh conflict: The one-sided war
Aceh conflict: The one-sided warTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many in military circles believe that the outcome of the military operation in Aceh will end in an anticlimax, believing that Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels will not choose to head into a cold- blooded struggle.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Terorist suspects reject arms possession charges
Terorist suspects reject arms possession chargesFidelito Ahmad, The Jakarta Post, Lamongan, East Java Four of five defendants who stood trial at the district court in Lamongan, East Java, rejected the government prosecutor's charges that they have violated Law No.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Saudi Arabia donates US$500,000
Saudi Arabia donates US$500,000 JAKARTA: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through its ambassador to Indonesia Abdullah Abdul Rahman Alim, donated US$500,000 (Rp 4.5 billion) on Monday to help Indonesia fight measles.
Tue, 20 May 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, May 20, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, May 20, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia2:30 Music: Pop Daerah...
Tue, 20 May 2003
1 x 27
1 x 27 Economic reform half-hearted: Economist 1 x 33 Economy grows slower in first-quarter 3 x 22 Islamic militants make suicide weapon of choice to avenge 'injustices' JP/3/ALATAS1 x 50Do not give Israel the excuse to continue violence
Tue, 20 May 2003
Mining, energy companies get awards
Mining, energy companies get awardsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Twenty-one companies operating in the energy and mineral industry received awards for their real contribution to community development (CD) in areas surrounding their operational sites.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Two students missing in long march
Two students missing in long march BOGOR, West Java: Two students were declared missing after joining a long march from Bandung, West Java, to Jakarta on Sunday to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the country's reform movement.
Tue, 20 May 2003
S'pore port operator's net profit declines
S'pore port operator's net profit declinesAgence France-Presse, Singapore PSA Corp. of Singapore, the world's largest container terminal operator, said that its net profit for 2002 dipped as it slashed rates due to competition and provided for losses from a Mid-East joint venture.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Australia wins ADB contract
Australia wins ADB contract SYDNEY : An Australian consultancy has beaten American, British and South Korean rivals to win a key contract to help Vietnam develop its financial sector, officials said.The Brisbane-based Securities Institute will send consultants to Vietnam beginning next month after...
Tue, 20 May 2003
PPP congress
PPP congress The United Development Party (PPP) will hold its five-day national congress starting today (Tuesday). As all political parties do in their congress, the focus of PPP's congress this year will be on the race for the chairmanship.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Reform movement going nowhere after 5 years
Reform movement going nowhere after 5 yearsMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThe sluggish reform process, which was expected to deliver democracy to the country after the end of former president Soeharto's 32-year authoritarian regime, has also given opportunities for counterreform...
Tue, 20 May 2003
BKKBN staff face uncertainty
BKKBN staff face uncertainty TANGERANG: Hundreds of employees of the Tangerang National Family Planning Coordination Body (BKKBN) are concerned about the central office's announcement that from June the office would be fully under the authority of the local administration.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 19,2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 19,2003 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Defendants reject prosecutor's charges
Defendants reject prosecutor's charges in trial related to Bali bombingsFidelito Ahmad The Jakarta Post Lamongan, East JavaFour of five defendants who stood trial at the district court in Lamongan, East Java, rejected the government prosecutor's charges that they had violated Law No.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Enhancing partnership between the U.S. and RI
Enhancing partnership between the U.S. and RI Dennis C. Blair, Chairman, Indonesia Commission Council on Foreign RelationsDavid L. Phillips, Deputy Director, Council's Center for Preventive Action, New York Though U.S.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Do not give Israel the excuse to continue violence
Do not give Israel the excuse to continue violence The United States has presented a "road map" to achieve peace in the Middle East and a Palestinian state by 2005. Former foreign minister Ali Alatas discussed his views about the initiative with The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Reform movement going nowhere after 5 years
Reform movement going nowhere after 5 yearsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sluggish reform process, which was expected to deliver democracy to the country after the end of former president Soeharto's 32-year authoritarian regime, has also given opportunities for counterreform...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Ban: 2 lines x 25
Ban: 2 lines x 25 Tire recycling business creates jobs in Banyumas Maluku 2 lines x 25 Civil emergency ends in North Maluku after three years Qomar: 2 lines x 25 Terrorist suspects reject arms possession charges
Tue, 20 May 2003
Prosecutors say Amrozi trial should continue
Prosecutors say Amrozi trial should continueWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Bali bomb trial prosecutors on Monday told the Denpasar District Court to reject defense arguments that the indictment against Amrozi had not met terms set by the law.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Tension mounts as Aceh offensive begins
Tension mounts as Aceh offensive beginsThe Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe/Jakarta Firefights between government troops and separatist rebels marked the first day of martial law in restive Aceh on Monday, leaving at least four guerrilla fighters killed.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Legislators book hotel to discuss bill
Legislators book hotel to discuss bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) has decided to continue deliberations on the presidential election bill in secret.Legislator Ferry Mursyidan Baldan said here on Monday that 12 closed-door sessions would be held at the DPR on Jl.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Action needed to protect Kayan Mentarang park
Action needed to protect Kayan Mentarang park Kayan Mentarang National Park is the largest protected area in Kalimantan and is the most impressive of the protected areas in the country due to its wide range of habitats and rich flora and fauna, as well as its unique management.
Tue, 20 May 2003
UNHCR clarifies
UNHCR clarifies The Regional Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Jakarta would like to provide the following clarification in the light of a serious inaccuracy published by The Jakarta Post on May 9 on the role of UNHCR regarding former East Timorese refugees.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Legislators book hotel to discuss bill
Legislators book hotel to discuss bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) has decided to continue deliberations on the presidential election bill in secret.Legislator Ferry Mursyidan Baldan said here on Monday that 12 closed-door sessions would be held at the DPR on Jl.
Tue, 20 May 2003
East Papua regency seeks more planes
East Papua regency seeks more planes JAYAPURA, Papua: The administration of Puncak Jaya is considering hiring planes from a Canadian and a New Zealand airline, to help it break the isolation of the East Papua regency.
Tue, 20 May 2003
30% of junior high school students will not graduate
30% of junior high school students will not graduateBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Almost 40,000 students or 30 percent of the total number of junior high school students in the city will not graduate from school as they will not be able to pass the national examination, which started...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Economic reform half-hearted: Economist
Economic reform half-hearted: EconomistMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Half-hearted economic reform in the past five years has resulted in relatively modest economic growth so far, putting a lid on the country's faltering efforts to alleviate poverty, an...
Tue, 20 May 2003
1. PARK: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. PARK: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Action needed to protect Kayan Mentarang park 2. DAYAK: 1 LINE, 42 COUNTS Experts fear forest will turn to desert 3. KRAYAN: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS Krayans rely on Malaysians to survive
Tue, 20 May 2003
* Govt set to evacuate 200,000 Acehnese from conflict areas --
* Govt set to evacuate 200,000 Acehnese from conflict areas -- Page 3 * House endorses martial law for Aceh -- Page 3 * Martial law may promote rights abuses -- Page 3 * Govt beefs up security at energy firms in Aceh -- Page 3 * Who, and what, is the Free Aceh Movement? -- Page 7
Tue, 20 May 2003
checked by Rich
checked by RichFAVORITE EXHIBIT: Chairman of the Batam Industry Development Agency (BIDA) Ismeth Abdullah (second from left) talks with State Minister of Research and Technology M. Hatta Radjasa (fourth from left) following the official opening of the RITECH 2003 Exhibition in Jakarta on May 8,...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Bogus traffic officer arrested
Bogus traffic officer arrested JAKARTA: The city transportation agency arrested a 34-year-old woman who pretended to be a traffic and land transport officer at Grogol bus terminal, West Jakarta.Head of Grogol bus terminal Ahmad Rustam Effendi arrested Eti Kusmiati, the bogus officer, when she...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Govt must help ailing tourist industry: ASITA
Govt must help ailing tourist industry: ASITAM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A tour and travel association is calling on the government to take immediate measures to salvage the tourist industry which has been experiencing a downturn due to the spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory...
Tue, 20 May 2003
House likely to vote on national education bill
House likely to vote on national education billThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Papua/Kupang Legislators in charge of deliberating the national education bill failed again on Monday to bridge differences, setting the stage for the House of Representatives (DPR) to vote on several contentious issues in the...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Poverty, economic woes cloud E. Timor birthday
Poverty, economic woes cloud E. Timor birthdayMichael Casey, Associated Press, Dili, East Timor A year after independence, dozens of burnt out buildings abound in East Timor's capital - haunting reminders of the country's bloody history.
Tue, 20 May 2003
1. AJI: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 11
1. AJI: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 11'Tempo' hearing delayed 2. EXAM: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 2530% of junior high school students will not graduate 3. BKKBN: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30BKKBN staff face uncertainty 4. VOTE: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48BPS extends people registration to November5.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Govt to take steps against discrimination at work
Govt to take steps against discrimination at workMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is increasing the number of its supervisors at companies from one per 1,000 firms to one per 50 and is planning to ratify more conventions to help eradicate discrimination in the workplace.
Tue, 20 May 2003
House endorses martial law for Aceh
House endorses martial law for AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives speakers on Monday endorsed the government's decision to impose martial law in Aceh, the basis of launching a military offensive against Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists.
Tue, 20 May 2003
P&G is not leaving RI
P&G is not leaving RI I want to correct the wrong impression created by the headline of your article about Procter & Gamble (P&G) on May 14, 2003. P&G is not leaving Indonesia. We remain committed to the long-term growth and development of our business in Indonesia, as evidenced by our significant...