Archive: 17 June 2003
88 articles found
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
1. AIR: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. AIR: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Quality of Jakarta's air plummets or How clean is the air that we breathe? 2. DRIVE: 2 LINES, 27 COUNTS Jakarta vehicle owners ignorant about emission test or 'That thick black smoke indicates a sick engine' or Emission test reflects overall condition of engine 3.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Pardede installed despite controversy
Pardede installed despite controversyApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno oversaw the inauguration on Monday for governor-elect T. Rizal Nurdin and deputy Rudolf Pardede despite the ongoing investigation of the latter, who allegedly has a...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
'That thick black smoke indicates a sick engine'
'That thick black smoke indicates a sick engine'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although motorists are aware that vehicle emissions are a major cause of air pollution, only a few people really care about minimizing their contribution to the environmental problem.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Students protest Megawati's visit
Students protest Megawati's visit PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: About 1,000 university students clashed with security forces on Monday when they protested President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to the city.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Thai economy defies SARS to grow 6.7 percent in Q-1
Thai economy defies SARS to grow 6.7 percent in Q-1Agence France-Presse, Bangkok Thailand's economy defied the SARS crisis to grow 6.7 percent in the first quarter, a much stronger than expected performance that prompted authorities to raise the 2003 forecast by a full percentage point to 4.5-5.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Australian survivors recall the Bali bombing
Australian survivors recall the Bali bombingWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali In a touching testimony here on Monday, three Australians gave the judges in the trial of main Bali bombing suspect Amrozi a glimpse at the torment the blasts inflicted on people of neighboring...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Jakarta Air Quality from 2000-2002
Jakarta Air Quality from 2000-2002--------------------------------------- Category 2000 2001 2002 (%) (%) (%) ---------------------------------------Dangerous 0 0 0Very Unhealthy 0 0.27 0.85 Unhealthy 0 8.49 31.23Moderate 74.00 72.05 62.19Good 26.00 20.55 5.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
BRI names underwriters
BRI names underwriters JAKARTA: PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) said it had named UBS Warburg and PT Bahana Securities as joint lead underwriters for its initial public offering (IPO), which is scheduled for the second half of 2003.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
No flights means no tourists
No flights means no tourists MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The local provincial administration has blame the lack of flights connecting Jakarta and Mataram for its Rp 2 billion (US$243,902.5) financial loss due to the cancellation of visits by 400 foreign tourists last month.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Toward the end of Indonesian-IMF ties
Toward the end of Indonesian-IMF ties The Indonesian people have been eagerly awaiting whether or not the government would end its ties with the Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF). Some quarters have said that if the government extends its cooperation with the Fund, Jakarta would...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Damanik sentenced to three years
Damanik sentenced to three years The district court in Palu, Central Sulawesi, sentenced a church minister to three years in prison for the illegal possession of arms and ammunition.A panel of judges presided over by I Nyoman Somanada said Rev.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Mandiri's glittering IPO campaign raises concern
Mandiri's glittering IPO campaign raises concernEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Mandiri's IPO glittering campaign has raised the concern of a corporate governance watchdog, which says the public needs to be informed not only about the benefits of investing in the country's largest bank...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
ASEAN gives green light to RI proposal
ASEAN gives green light to RI proposalFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Phnom Penh Indonesia has received a green light from the rest of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) member countries to further discuss the security community concept, proposed during the ministerial...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
1. HAM: 3 x 21
1. HAM: 3 x 21 Threats, criticism heaped on rights body for Aceh report 2. NESSEN: 2 x 28 Nessen renews his intention to leave Aceh unhindered 3. TRIP: 1 x 42 Mega to make historic visit to Bangladesh 4. GPI: 1 x 42 Activist jailed for insulting President 5.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Visitor complain about pollution
Visitor complain about pollution BOGOR: Visitors to the Bogor Botanical Gardens have complained about the pollution from vehicles that enter the compound."It is no longer comfortable. It is unlike in the past, when it was tranquil and we could breathe fresh air.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Semen Gresik publishes 2002 results but dispute rages on
Semen Gresik publishes 2002 results but dispute rages onDow Jones, Jakarta PT Semen Gresik said on Monday its 2002 consolidated net profit fell 16 percent from the previous year to Rp 266.77 billion rupiah (US$32.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Aceh military operation and the nationalist crisis
Aceh military operation and the nationalist crisisTeuku Faizasyah, Ph.D.Candidate on Diplomatic History and Conflict Resolution, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand A concerted effort to restore order to Aceh, including the launch of a military operation to uproot the separatist group, is...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Two neglected siblings found dead
Two neglected siblings found deadArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hendri Sumawan, 46, better known as A Miaw to his neighbors and family, was probably about to prepare a meal for his two mentally ill sisters Chung Moy Hiong, 53, and Chung Yen Siang, 50, one evening.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Economic Value for Each Air Pollution Related Health Case
Economic Value for Each Air Pollution Related Health CasePollutant Health Effect Estimates for 2001 in rupiahPM10 Premature Mortality 92 Restricted Activity Day 17,050 Hospital Admission 823,050 Emergency Room Visits 135,170 Asthma Attacks 24,650 Respiratory Symptoms 11,900 Chronic Bronchitis...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
IPNU to discuss future leaders
IPNU to discuss future leaders JAKARTA: The Association of Nahdlatul Ulama Youths (IPNU) is expected to have a national congress on June 19 in which it will invite political leaders to present their opinion on the future national leadership.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Each year there are more that 100 train accidents in the
Each year there are more that 100 train accidents in the country, with 126 accidents in 2000, 132 in 2001 and 217 in 2002, while the number of casualties has steadily increased from 250 in 1999 to 264 in 2000 and 424 in 2002.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Govt urged to win hearts of Papuan people
Govt urged to win hearts of Papuan peopleTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government should intensify its communication with the international community and win the hearts of Papuan people, instead of employing a military approach, to crush the Free Papua Movement (OPM),...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
RI deploys F-16s in Aceh war
RI deploys F-16s in Aceh warBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Indonesia's most sophisticated jet fighters dropped bombs and fired rockets at rebel positions on Monday, in their first airstrike during the first month of war against Free Aceh Movement (GAM) units.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Councillors stay at hotel prior to election
Councillors stay at hotel prior to election KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Thirty-eight East Nusa Tenggara councillors have been put up at hotels for three days prior to the election of the province's governor and deputy governor.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Oyong, Irawadi resign over controversial funds transfer
Oyong, Irawadi resign over controversial funds transferMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oyong Karmayudha and Irawadi D. Hanafi resigned from their respective positions as the secretary-general and deputy treasurer of the National Sports Council (KONI) on Monday following their involvement in an...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
RI tells Australia to quit supporting separatists
RI tells Australia to quit supporting separatistsAgence France-Presse, Canberra Indonesia urged the Australian government on Monday to crack down on locally based supporters of independence groups in the provinces of Papua and Aceh.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
1. KPU -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 2/4 (4x10)
1. KPU -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 2/4 (4x10) Limited funds may delay Panwaslu inauguration 2. INFORM -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 3/2 (2x24) Press bodies want single bill on information, state secrecy 3. AIR -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x38) Air quality in major cities continues to worsen 4.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
ASEAN's noninterference principle to be tested
ASEAN's noninterference principle to be testedBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are convening for their annual meeting in...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Nessen renews his intention to leave Aceh unhindered
Nessen renews his intention to leave Aceh unhinderedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta American freelance journalist William Nessen, who is currently covering the war in Aceh from the rebel side, has reiterated his intention to leave Aceh peacefully without being stopped by the Indonesian Military (TNI).
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Air quality in major cities continues to worsen
Air quality in major cities continues to worsenMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Air pollution in major cities in Indonesia has been worsening in the past few years due to increasing levels of pollutants mainly emanating from motorized vehicles, the government has said.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Myanmar must respond to int'l demands: RI
Myanmar must respond to int'l demands: RIFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Phnom Penh Indonesia underlined the need for the Myanmar government to respond appropriately to international pressure to release opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from temporary detention.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Limited funds may delay Panwaslu inauguration
Limited funds may delay Panwaslu inaugurationA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to financial constraints, the Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) may not be able to meet the deadline to inaugurate all election supervisory committees at the regency and district levels, says a Panwaslu...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
RI, Japan to hold investment talks
RI, Japan to hold investment talks TOKYO: The Japanese and Indonesian governments are getting ready to resume negotiations aimed at reaching an investment protection agreement, which have remained stalled since February 2001, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported in its Monday morning edition.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Police tried in 'Tempo' case
Police tried in 'Tempo' caseTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being postponed twice, the Central Jakarta District Court finally opened on Monday the hearing of a lawsuit filed by the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) against the police over the attack on the Tempo...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 17, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 17, 2003Performances* Sundanese Drama by Vikta group, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel. 022 4233562), 8 p.m., June 21. * Dance Drama Angling Darma by Studio Tari Indra, Taman Budaya Jawa Barat (West Java Cultural Center),...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
ASEAN lifts moratorium for security forum
ASEAN lifts moratorium for security forum CAMBODIA: ASEAN has lifted a longstanding moratorium on membership to the Asia-Pacific region's top security forum and will push for Pakistan's inclusion, a minister said on Monday.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Election paraphernalia enlivens Pasar Senen
Election paraphernalia enlivens Pasar SenenZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A burst of color is lending an air of festivity to Senen market in Central Jakarta these days. They are the colors of the attributes of political parties, which are gearing up for the 2004 general election.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
The Phnom Penh meeting
The Phnom Penh meeting Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen opened on Monday the two-day annual foreign ministerial meeting of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Phnom Penh. After the meeting, 10 other countries will join ASEAN in the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
ASEAN asks Myanmar junta to free Suu Kyi
ASEAN asks Myanmar junta to free Suu KyiAgencies, Phnom Penh The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Monday told Myanmar to free pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in an unprecedented rebuke to one of its own.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Does patriotic journalism really exist?
Does patriotic journalism really exist?Ignatius Haryanto, Vice Executive Director, Institute for Press and Development Studies (LSPP), Jakarta Can journalism be categorized as patriotic or unpatriotic? Media is an information tool, and is provided by people who must serve their readers, or viewers...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Amendment of law on BI delayed
Amendment of law on BI delayedDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government acknowledged on Monday that some contentious issues on the proposed amendment of the central bank law remain unsettled.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Mountain festival enjoys success
Mountain festival enjoys successJP/Tarko Sudiarno The Five Mounts Festival received warm applause from locals, and was also graced with the attendance of big names including poet W.S. Rendra, intellectual/Catholic priest Sindhunata and noted dancer Eko Supriyanto.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, June 17, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, June 17, 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...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 52
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 52 ASEAN's noninterference principle to be tested 2. ASEAN: 1 x 40 ASEAN gives green light to RI proposal 3. PERTAMINA: 3 x 22 House urges government to prosecute those plundering Pertamina 4. BALI: 1 x 46 Australian survivors recall the Bali bombing 5.6.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Robbers steal 2 kg of gold jewelry
Robbers steal 2 kg of gold jewelry TANGERANG: A group of 12 robbers made off with two kilograms of gold jewelry from Sumber Rezeki gold store in a market here on Monday morning after immobilizing three security guards in the market.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Asian tourism could rebound soon
Asian tourism could rebound soonTeresa Cerojano, Associated Press, Manila The world tourism body said Monday it expects tourism in Asia to bounce back by the end of the year despite being battered by SARS fears, the Iraq war and last year's Bali bombings.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
New management of Danamon to keep old lending strategies
New management of Danamon to keep old lending strategiesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new management of Bank Danamon has pledged it will maintain lending strategies laid out by the previous team, focusing on loans for the consumer, commercial, and small and medium enterprise (SME)...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
'Dust shower' disturbs Pulo Gadung residents
'Dust shower' disturbs Pulo Gadung residentsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Almost every day, about 150 families in Kampung Sawah, Rawa Terate, East Jakarta, inhale black smoke generated by a steel processing factory that looms over the houses.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
The dry season is coming
The dry season is coming Rain has not fallen for several weeks in Jakarta and its surrounding areas. The weather can no longer be predicted and the natural weather pattern has apparently changed. Rain still fell in several areas of Greater Jakarta in May when the dry season began.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
The dry season is coming
The dry season is coming Rain has not fallen for several weeks in Jakarta and its surrounding areas. The weather can no longer be predicted and the natural weather pattern has apparently changed. Rain still fell in several areas of Greater Jakarta in May when the dry season began.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Teuku Faizasyah
Teuku Faizasyah Ph.D.Candidate on Diplomatic History and Conflict Resolution University of Waikato Hamilton, New Zealand 2. Morton -- U.S. should propose to North a fair interim deal 2 X 30 U.S. should propose to N.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Threats, criticism heaped on rights body for Aceh report
Threats, criticism heaped on rights body for Aceh reportThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Soon after unveiling its findings in a recent investigation in Aceh last week, members of the National Commission of Human Rights (Komnas HAM) have been threatened against speaking out further about any possible human...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Mahathir proposes euro in oil trade
Mahathir proposes euro in oil tradeEileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday proposed a currency basket of the euro and the U.S. dollar for oil trades to hedge against a weak greenback and manipulation by currency traders.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Member of Hun Sen's party killed
Member of Hun Sen's party killed CAMBODIA: An avid supporter of Prime Minister Hun Sen's ruling party has been killed in the latest violence during the run-up to general elections, police said on Monday.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Press bodies want single bill on information, state secrecy
Press bodies want single bill on information, state secrecyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) and the Press Council put forth a demand to the House of Representatives (DPR) on Monday to integrate the freedom of information and the state secrecy...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Airlines need financial help: Analyst
Airlines need financial help: AnalystM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most airlines plying domestic routes are suffering losses and only those with strong financial support would survive the current stiff competition, an analyst says.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
1. Dead - 1x 27
1. Dead - 1x 27 Two neglected siblings found dead 2. Campaign - 1x 40 Election paraphernalia enlivens Pasar Senen 3. Tempo - 1 x 30 Police tried in 'Tempo' case 4. Pollution - 2x 20 'Dust shower' disturbs Pulo Gadung residents or Pulo Gadung residents suffer daily 'dust showers' 5.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Mega to make historic visit to Bangladesh
Mega to make historic visit to BangladeshThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will depart on Wednesday for a 10-day trip across Asia, which will include a historic visit to Bangladesh.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Gabsi set to have bridge taught at schools
Gabsi set to have bridge taught at schoolsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The game of bridge has moved a step closer to being taught at schools as the Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (Gabsi) announced here on Monday that talks were underway with the schools administrations.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Activist jailed for insulting Megawati
Activist jailed for insulting MegawatiTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced on Monday a Muslim activist to five months in prison for defacing President Megawati Soekarnoputri's portrait in an antigovernment protest on Jan. 15.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
ASEAN lifts moratorium for security forum
ASEAN lifts moratorium for security forum CAMBODIA: ASEAN has lifted a longstanding moratorium on membership to the Asia-Pacific region's top security forum and will push for Pakistan's inclusion, a minister said on Monday.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Suu Kyi, terror dominate Asian meeting
Suu Kyi, terror dominate Asian meetingJane Macartney, Reuters, Phnom Penh Cracking down on militant violence and unprecedented criticism of the lack of democratic progress in member state Myanmar dominated the start on Monday of a meeting of Southeast Asian foreign ministers.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
RI free of SARS: WHO
RI free of SARS: WHO JAKARTA: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Indonesia and other Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) members free of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), according to a senior government official.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Telkom to name auditor this week
Telkom to name auditor this week JAKARTA: PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) said on Monday it could appoint a new auditor as early as this week in a bid to comply with U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission regulations.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
15 people killed in Central Java bus-train collision
15 people killed in Central Java bus-train collisionBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Sragen, Central Java Young newlyweds Suparjo and Saparoh had planned to stay for a week-long vacation in the Central Java town of Sragen, but death claimed their souls before their dream of a romantic and happy...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Pensioners to get back pay
Pensioners to get back pay JAKARTA: At least 2.2 million retirees from the civil service, the Indonesia Military (TNI) and the National Police will receive back pay on their pensions soon, after President Megawati Soekarnoputri gives her approval.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Yogya's Kedai Kebun mixes arts and cuisines
Yogya's Kedai Kebun mixes arts and cuisinesBoudewijn Brands, Contributor, Yogyakarta Many educated people would agree that to have self-respect and lead a fulfilled life one does not really have to be a big consumer or wear the hottest brands in fashion.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Brunei postpones plans to sign regional antiterror pact
Brunei postpones plans to sign regional antiterror pactAgence France-Presse, Phnom Penh Brunei put off plans at the last minute on Monday to accede to a Southeast Asian agreement to help combat the terrorism threat in the region, citing legal problems.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
'Jakarta a nightmare for poor migrants'
'Jakarta a nightmare for poor migrants' Many migrants decided to move to Jakarta to pursue their dream of a wealthy and comfortable life. However, many of those dreams have been quashed as they try to cope with day-to-day survival in the big city.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Prosecutor owns land in protected forest
Prosecutor owns land in protected forest JAKARTA: Head of the Unaaha Prosecutor's Office Tjahya Budiman allegedly owns land in a protected forest in Southeast Sulawesi province, said coordinator for the Coalition Against Corruption (KAK) Erick Lawid on Monday.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
1. KEDAI: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. KEDAI: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Yogya's Kedai Kebun mixes art and cuisine 2. SISTERS: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS Exhibit features work of deaf sisters
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
PetroVietnam to exploit oil in Malaysia
PetroVietnam to exploit oil in Malaysia HANOI: Vietnam's state-owned oil and gas giant PetroVietnam signed a deal with Malaysia's Petronas and Pertamina of Indonesia to exploit an oil block in Malaysian waters, the company said.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
ARF members urged to work 'seriously' to fight terrorism
ARF members urged to work 'seriously' to fight terrorismKer Munthit, Associated Press, Phnom Penh Cambodia's prime minister urged Asian and Western countries to work "seriously" to combat rising terrorist threats in Southeast Asia, a region many fear is becoming a breeding ground for Islamic...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
1. Aceh -- 5 cols, 1 line, 60pts MB, 25 counts
1. Aceh -- 5 cols, 1 line, 60pts MB, 25 countsRI deploys F-16s in Aceh war 2. AMM -- 5 cols, 1 line, 40 pts MB, 40 counts Suu Kyi, terror dominate ASEAN meeting3. Crash -- 2 cols, 3 lines, 36pts MB, 51 counts 15 killed in Central Java bus-train collision4.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
1. DUIT (1 x 35)
1. DUIT (1 x 35) Asian monies up; Won at record high 2. LAW (2 x 16) Amendment of law on BI delayed 3. Gresik (2 x 27) Semen Gresik publishes 2002 results but dispute rages on
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
House urges government to prosecute those plundering Pertamina
House urges government to prosecute those plundering PertaminaFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives urged the Attorney General's Office and the Police to push ahead with the investigation into alleged corruption at state oil and gas company Pertamina, involving...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
How clean is the air that we breaths?
How clean is the air that we breaths? Air pollution in Jakarta has been worsening every year. Various efforts to curb the problem have not brought significant results. The Jakarta Post's reporter Damar Harsanto looks into the issue. Bad news for Jakartans.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Asian monies up, won at record high
Asian monies up, won at record highDow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies kicked off the week on a stronger note on renewed U.S. dollar weakness on Monday, but gains were tempered by concerns of central bank intervention.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
'SBI rate ready to fall below 10%'
'SBI rate ready to fall below 10%'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah said on Monday that the interest rate on the central bank one-month SBI promissory notes was ready to fall to below 10 percent this week or next week.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
IPNU to discuss future leaders
IPNU to discuss future leaders JAKARTA: The Association of Nahdlatul Ulama Youths (IPNU) is expected to have a national congress on June 19 in which it will invite political leaders to present their opinion on the future national leadership.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Economic Value for Each Air Pollution Related Health Case
Economic Value for Each Air Pollution Related Health CasePollutant Health Effect Estimates for 2001 in rupiahPM10 Premature Mortality 92 Restricted Activity Day 17,050 Hospital Admission 823,050 Emergency Room Visits 135,170 Asthma Attacks 24,650 Respiratory Symptoms 11,900 Chronic Bronchitis...
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Lawyers object to charges in Makassar bomb trial
Lawyers object to charges in Makassar bomb trialAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Lawyers representing Muchtar Daeng Lau and Muhammad Tang, alias Itang, who were arrested in connection with the Dec.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
BRI names underwriters
BRI names underwriters JAKARTA: PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) said it had named UBS Warburg and PT Bahana Securities as joint lead underwriters for its initial public offering (IPO), which is scheduled for the second half of 2003.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Robbers steal 2 kg of gold jewelry
Robbers steal 2 kg of gold jewelry TANGERANG: A group of 12 robbers made off with two kilograms of gold jewelry from Sumber Rezeki gold store in a market here on Monday morning after immobilizing three security guards in the market.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Prosecutor owns land in protected forest
Prosecutor owns land in protected forest JAKARTA: Head of the Unaaha Prosecutor's Office Tjahya Budiman allegedly owns land in a protected forest in Southeast Sulawesi province, said coordinator for the Coalition Against Corruption (KAK) Erick Lawid on Monday.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Lantern wizard going strong at 100
Lantern wizard going strong at 100Alpha Savitri, Contributor, Surabaya The popular and much sought-after artworks, damarkurung or unique painted lanterns of East Java, overshadow the meticulous artist behind the creations, Masmundari, a grandmother now a centenarian.
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
1. DOLLAR (2 x 24)
1. DOLLAR (2 x 24) Dollar struggles as U.S. rate cut prospects weigh 2. TOUR (1 x 32) Asian tourism could rebound soon 3. NOKIA (1 x 30) Sales of 3G phones to remain slow
Tue, 17 Jun 2003
Obituary
Obituary Veteran politician Hartono Mardjono, 70, died on Sunday night at the Wahidin Sudirohusodo hospital in Makassar after attending a discussion in the South Sulawesi capital.His body was flown back to Jakarta on Monday for burial at Tanah Kusir public cemetery in South Jakarta.