Archive: 18 September 2003
91 articles found
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Sutiyoso fires official for graft
Sutiyoso fires official for graft JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso fired City General Election Commission (KPUD) secretary Ismet Hasan on Tuesday over allegations of corruption. Ismet was replaced by Abdul Ahmad, former deputy head of the City Sanitary Agency.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Police HQs may be next bombing targets
Police HQs may be next bombing targetsDamar Harsanto and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang Amid their aggressive campaign to arrest suspected terrorists behind the string of bombings in the country, police revealed on Wednesday that terrorists were ready to strike back, with the...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Rehabilitation in Maluku
Rehabilitation in Maluku Like other provinces located in the eastern part of Indonesia, the province of Maluku is a good example of a neglected or 'forgotten' region. Maluku has always been forgotten during peaceful or normal situation, but ravaged during chaos.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Pertamina gets new chief
Pertamina gets new chiefFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has named Ariffi Nawawi as president director of state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina to replace Baihaki Hakim, raising concern among some that the firm, once infamous as the country's largest den of corruption,...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
IAIN students on hunger strike
IAIN students on hunger strike PEKANBARU, Riau: Around 700 students of the Sultan Syarief Qasim State Islamic Institute (IAIN Susqa) in Pekanbaru, Riau, refused to attend classes, and 13 of them went on hunger strike on Wednesday to protest against the college's policies.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
4 x 13
4 x 13 Bandung told to regreen hill to stop landslides JP/5/raskin2 x 27 'Number of families needing free rice rises to 400,000' JP/5/plesir1 x 50 Councillors to defy protests against overseas trip JP/5/acros181 x 36 Jungle justice, tigers kill illegal loggers
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Helicopter needed to lift wreckage
Helicopter needed to lift wreckage PEKANBARU, Riau: The Air Force needs a helicopter to lift the wreckage of a historic warplane found last month in a forest in Pelalawan regency, Riau province, an officer said on Wednesday.Spokesman for the Pekanbaru Air Force Base Capt.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Andrew Steer
Andrew Steer Country Director Indonesia The World Bank Jakarta 2. IPS -- Yesterday's powerful, today's weak 1 x 48 Temporary nature: Yesterday's powerful, today's weak Mushahid Hussain Inter Press Service Ulan Bator3.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Bandung told to regreen hill to stop landslides
Bandung told to regreen hill to stop landslidesYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Environmentalists urged the government on Wednesday to soon reforest Patrol Hill near the village of Wangonjaya in Cikalong Wetan subdistrict, Bandung, West Java, in order to prevent further landslides.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
'Business Week' apologizes to Mahathir
'Business Week' apologizes to Mahathir MALAYSIA: The New York-based Business Week magazine has apologized to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad after he accused it of sending him a "threatening" letter, Malaysia's official Bernama news agency reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
1. ASEAN: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. ASEAN: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Security tightened ahead of Bali ASEAN summit next month 2. NEW YORK: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22 'NY Times' columnist sees gloom in America's future 3. STOCKHOLM: 32 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 32 Swedish police question suspected murderer of foreign minister 4.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Advertorial (2): KUTAI KARTANEGARA -- Sept 19
Advertorial (2): KUTAI KARTANEGARA -- Sept 19Kutai Kartanegara offers more than oil, gas, gold and coal The implementation of regional autonomy has made Kutai Kartanegara one of the richest regencies in the country.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Kuta Karnival shows Bali reatin its festive spirit
Kuta Karnival shows Bali reatin its festive spiritMarian Carroll, Contributor, Kuta, Bali Bali's first ever Kuta Karnival that opened last week, featuring a nasi campur of activities, is a grassroots initiative to show the world it has not lost its festive spirit.The carnival began on Sept.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
One of three stories prepared for the Kutai Page
One of three stories prepared for the Kutai Pagechecked EJKErau Festival expected to boost tourist industry The Regency of Kutai Kartanegara in East Kalimantan is holding a grand party. This will be no ordinary affair as the event -- the Erau Festival 2003 -- will involve thousands of artists and...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
BI to maintain limit on banks buying IBRA assets
BI to maintain limit on banks buying IBRA assetsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah said on Wednesday the central bank would not relax the current limits on banks acquiring assets held by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
151 firms join ballot boxes tender
151 firms join ballot boxes tender JAKARTA: At least 151 companies have registered themselves to participate in the tender to produce ballot boxes for the 2004 elections, the General Elections Commission (KPU) says.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Art gathering attempts to redifine 'international art'
Art gathering attempts to redifine 'international art'Margaret Agusta, Contributor, Jakarta Terrorism mounts worldwide. Iraq continues to smolder while Iran, North Korea and Cancun heat up.As we are caught in the midst of the rapidly shifting perceptions of global boundaries and power centers, the...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Youth program ship docks in city
Youth program ship docks in city JAKARTA: The Nippon Maru, part of a Southeast Asian youth program, will be docked at the Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta from Sept. 16 to Sept. 19.A press release from the Japanese Embassy said over 300 youths from 10 ASEAN countries and Japan -- including 29...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Children make up 30% of Batam sex workers
Children make up 30% of Batam sex workers BATAM, Riau: Some 30 percent of about 15,000 sex workers in Batam and Riau islands are children, according to the coordinator of the Health and Humanitarian Foundation, Lola Wagner.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Mega concerned about flag
Mega concerned about flag JAKARTA: The proposed Rp 3.5 billion (US$411,765) budget to relocate Bendera Pusaka (original national flag) from the State Palace to the independence room at the National Monument (Monas) apparently has gotten President Megawati Soekarnoputri seriously concerned.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
New hope in Indonesia's economy
New hope in Indonesia's economyAndrew Steer, Country Director Indonesia, The World Bank, Jakarta This week the government has published its eagerly awaited economic policy package for the next 18 months.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Aneka Tambang building smelter
Aneka Tambang building smelter JAKARTA: Indonesian gold and nickel producer PT Aneka Tambang, or Antam, said it plans to start building its ferronickel smelter in Southeast Sulawesi early next month, Antam's President Dedi Aditya Sumanagara told reporters on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Sister Borowka, carer for lepers
Sister Borowka, carer for lepersP.J.Leo, The Jakarta Post, Alor, East Nusa Tenggara The people of these remote islands affectionately call her Mama Putih (White mama). Mama, because she treats the people like a caring mother, and white because Sister Gisela Borowka hails from Germany and has...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
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;BISNIS INDONESIA;ARP; ANPAk..r.. Letter-customer day National customers' day JP/7/let32National Customers DayFrom Bisnis Indonesia The report on the National Customers Day carried in Bisnis Indonesia, Sept. 2, 2003, amazed me. President Megawati Soekarnoputri officially inaugurated the day on Sept.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
RI workers' settlement destroyed
RI workers' settlement destroyed KUALA LUMPUR: Police raided an illegal squatter camp complete with cable TV and a volleyball court in a jungle area near Kuala Lumpur, tearing down scores of homes and arresting 167 Indonesian workers, police said Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Alatas special envoy for Myanmar
Alatas special envoy for Myanmar JAKARTA: Former foreign minister Ali Alatas said here on Wednesday he would soon leave for Myanmar as a special envoy of President Megawati Soekarnoputri to urge for the release of pro- democracy leader Aun San Suu Kyi.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Residents must clean environment
Residents must clean environmentFrom Suara Karya Now that the wet season is fast approaching, it is high time for the Jakarta administration to take action to prevent flooding.The Jakarta administration and its relevant agencies must ensure that the water can flow well through gutters and waterways.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Jasa Marga taking orders for bonds
Jasa Marga taking orders for bonds JAKARTA: Indonesia's state-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga on Wednesday started book-building for its Rp 1 trillion (US$118 million) 10-year bond offering, company President Saryfuddin Alambai said.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Alleged serial bomber may face life sentence
Alleged serial bomber may face life sentenceTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors demanded on Wednesday a life sentence for Abdul Jabar, the alleged bomber of the residence of the Philippines ambassador in 2001 and two churches in Jakarta in 2000.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Asia Pacific credit ratings looking positive: S&P
Asia Pacific credit ratings looking positive: S&PAgence France-Presse, Singapore A terrorist bomb blast in Indonesia and a military mutiny in the Philippines have had little impact on overall credit ratings in the Asia-Pacific region due to strong fundamentals, Standard and Poor's (S&P) said on...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
PDI Perjuangan, Golkar register with KPU
PDI Perjuangan, Golkar register with KPUMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two major political parties registered on Wednesday with the General Election Commission (KPU) to contend the 2004 general elections.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
STPDN must end boot camp
STPDN must end boot campM. Taufiqurrahman Andi Hajramuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Makassar Demanding that the death of Wahyu Hidayat, a student at the Public Administration Institute (STPDN) in Bandung, West Java, be the last incident of its kind on the campus, the House of Representatives told...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
'We can't blame police without the full story'
'We can't blame police without the full story' The recent arrest of some Indonesian nationals, who had formerly fought in Afghanistan, for their alleged links to terrorist networks and activities has sparked public criticism from activists.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Security tightened ahead of Bali ASEAN summit next month
Security tightened ahead of Bali ASEAN summit next monthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 4,000 soldiers and police are being prepared to safeguard the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, to be held on the resort island of Bali next month, a government official says.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Two terrorist accomplices get seven-year prison terms
Two terrorist accomplices get seven-year prison termsWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Denpasar District Court handed down two seven-year jail sentences to two men found guilty of assisting and harboring terrorists involved in the Oct. 12, 2002, deadly bomb attacks.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Chinese seaman drowned in Merauke
Chinese seaman drowned in Merauke JAYAPURA, Papua: A Chinese citizen was found dead in the Maro river in Merauke, Papua, on Tuesday after being swept away by the strong current, police said on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Malaysian takes 60% of Bakun dam
Malaysian takes 60% of Bakun dam KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Sarawak state government has confirmed that tycoon Syed Mokhtar Albukhary acquired a 60 percent stake in the 9 billion ringgit (US$2.4 billion) Bakun hydroelectric dam project in the east Malaysian state on Borneo island, a report said on...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
~Advertorial (2): KUTAI KARTANEGARA -- Sept 19
~Advertorial (2): KUTAI KARTANEGARA -- Sept 19Kutai Kartanegara offers more than oil, gas, gold and coal The implementation of regional autonomy has made Kutai Kartanegara one of the richest regencies in the country.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Govt sends new LoI to IMF
Govt sends new LoI to IMFThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has sent a new Letter of Intent (LoI) to the International Monetary Fund, paving the way for the disbursement of the Fund's next loan tranche to the country.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
MILITARY MOVES: The commander of the Army's Special Forces
MILITARY MOVES: The commander of the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus), Maj. Gen. Sriyanto (left), pins a badge of rank on the jacket of the new Kopassus Group 2 chief, Col. Sunindyo, at Kertasura barracks, Surakarta, Central Java. Sunindyo took over his new command on Wednesday from Col.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Network of port-cities to boost ASEAN economy
Network of port-cities to boost ASEAN economySiswo Pramono, Deputy Director for Global Organization, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jakarta Waterways in Southeast Asia, particularly the straits of Malacca, Lombok, Ombay and Wetar, are among the most strategic and busiest in the world.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
RI upset over UNSC failure to adopt resolution on Israel
RI upset over UNSC failure to adopt resolution on IsraelFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government expressed regret on Wednesday over the failure of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to adopt a resolution on the Middle East, saying a veto by the United States prevented...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
GS commercials to be evaluated
GS commercials to be evaluated From KompasIn response to the letter from Puspita R of Jl. Makian Cideng, Central Jakarta, titled GS car battery commercial (Kompas, Sept. 3), we would like to inform the public that we have received a lot of comments on this commercial, either in favor of or against...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Helicopter needed to lift wreckage
Helicopter needed to lift wreckage PEKANBARU, Riau: The Air Force needs a helicopter to lift the wreckage of a historic warplane found last month in a forest in Pelalawan regency, Riau province, an officer said on Wednesday.Spokesman for the Pekanbaru Air Force Base Capt.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Three scientists win Habibie Award
Three scientists win Habibie Award JAKARTA: Three scientists were awarded on Wednesday the Habibie Award by the Human Resources Development Foundation for their achievements in science and technology.The three scientists were Bambang Hidayat, Sangkot Marzuki, and I Made Bandem.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
'Number of families needing free rice up to 400,000'
'Number of families needing free rice up to 400,000'Yuli Tri Suwarni and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Semarang The number of poor families slated to receive free rice in those regencies worst affected by the devastating drought across the country has increased to almost 400,000, Minister...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Caption
Caption Opening ceremony for last year's Erau Festival Kartanegara Bridge at night Local traditional dance Kutai Regency Map Tenggarong City Map
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Three scientists win Habibie Award
Three scientists win Habibie Award JAKARTA: Three scientists were awarded on Wednesday the Habibie Award by the Human Resources Development Foundation for their achievements in science and technology.The three scientists were Bambang Hidayat, Sangkot Marzuki, and I Made Bandem.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
RI regrets UNSC failure to adopt resolution on Israel
RI regrets UNSC failure to adopt resolution on IsraelFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government expressed regret on Wednesday over the failure of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to adopt a resolution on the Middle East, saying a veto by the United States prevented any...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
~Advertorial -- Sept 19
~Advertorial -- Sept 19 The glory of Kutai dates back to 4th century Kutai is believed to be one of the oldest inhabited areas of Indonesia. History reveals that a Hindu Kutai kingdom existed in the fourth century, more than 500 years before the magnificent Borobudur Temple in Central Java was...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
President Megawati criticizes nation's lack of discipline
President Megawati criticizes nation's lack of disciplineFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri criticized the nation by saying that the people lacked the discipline and commitment to bring the country out of the prolonged crisis.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Red Cross seeks greater public involvement
Red Cross seeks greater public involvementSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) marked its 58th anniversary on Wednesday with a call for greater public participation in providing first aid as a lifesaver to disaster victims.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
New reform agenda
New reform agenda The new reform agenda the Indonesian government has designed to replace the International Monetary Fund program, which will end later this year, is impressive, yet highly ambitious. The White Paper document, the first set of reform programs the government has ever designed...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
KPC workers strike, minister angry
KPC workers strike, minister angryEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After resuming work for about three hours on Wednesday morning, about 2,300 workers of East Kalimantan-based PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) went on strike again, angering many parties, including the government.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
1. Pertamina -- 1x22
1. Pertamina -- 1x22 Pertamina fires honest exec 2. ramallah -- 2x24 U.S. vetoes resolution on UN protection for Arafat 3. react -- 2x20 RI upset over UNSC failure to adopt resolution on Israel 4. police -- 2x20 Police HQs may be next bombing targets
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
One of three stories prepared for the Kutai Page
One of three stories prepared for the Kutai Pagechecked EJKErau Festival expected to boost tourist industry The Regency of Kutai Kartanegara in East Kalimantan is holding a grand party. This will be no ordinary affair as the event -- the Erau Festival 2003 -- will involve thousands of artists and...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Patra Bali strives to repeat past glory
Patra Bali strives to repeat past gloryPandaya, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali The black and white pictures on the wall of the eclectic Cellar Underground emulate the sense of classicality.U.S. defense secretary Caspar Weinberger chats with his Indonesian counterpart Gen. M.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
* Headlines: 'NY Times' columnist sees gloom in U.S. future 3
* Headlines: 'NY Times' columnist sees gloom in U.S. future 3 * National: Farmers reject water resources bill 4 * Archipelago: Bandung told to regreen hill to stop landslides 5 * Opinion: New hope in Indonesia's economy 7 * City: Fire victims need baby food, medicine 8 * Sports: North Korea, China...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Councillors to defy protests against overseas trip
Councillors to defy protests against overseas tripSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Despite protests from activists and other local people, as many as 19 members of the Central Java legislative council are going ahead with their plan for an overseas trip.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Canada, RP criticizes rich nations for lack of deal at WTO
Canada, RP criticizes rich nations for lack of deal at WTOAssociated Press, Quebec City/Manila Prime Minister Jean Chretien criticized rich nations Tuesday for failing to reach a deal to reduce agriculture subsidies at World Trade Organization talks that collapsed last week.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Senayan regreening to cost Rp 20 billion
Senayan regreening to cost Rp 20 billionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bung Karno sports complex management (BP GBK) will begin the regreening of the complex's eastern parking lot in Senayan, Central Jakarta next month, at a cost of Rp 20 billion (US$2.36 million).
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
NU leaders hold four-day crisis meeting
NU leaders hold four-day crisis meeting JAKARTA: The country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), began on Wednesday a four-day leadership meeting here to respond to various issues, including an internal dispute within the party it founded, the National Awakening Party (PKB).
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
KL lifts decades-old ban on rallies
KL lifts decades-old ban on rallies MALAYSIA: A ban on election rallies in Malaysia, imposed 25 years ago, is being lifted ahead of the looming general polls, but the move has brought little joy to opposition parties, officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Thais get $10m for Hambali arrest
Thais get $10m for Hambali arrestAgencies, Bangkok The United States has given Thailand a US$10 million bounty for the arrest of top Southeast Asian terror suspect Hambali, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Sculptor Sunaryo records time and history
Sculptor Sunaryo records time and historyCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Sunaryo's installation at the CP Open Biennale 2003 is as spectacular as its subject matter.Covering 360 square meters of the open air space at Galeri Nasional the artist recreates the obnoxious in a world situation where...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Motorcycle sales rise 1.6 percent in August
Motorcycle sales rise 1.6 percent in AugustThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sales of new motorcycles in this country rose 1.6 percent on month to 270,894 units in August, PT Astra International said on Wednesday.The company didn't give any reasons for the increase.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Violence marks forced eviction in Cengkareng
Violence marks forced eviction in CengkarengBambang Nurbianto and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 25 people were injured in violent clashes on Wednesday between police and public order officers and residents of Kampung Baru, Cengkareng Timur subdistrict, West Jakarta.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Creating employment
Creating employment opportunities From Suara Karya As Indonesia struggles to emerge from economic crisis, unemployment has reached alarming levels. On Jan. 28, 2002, as many as 50 million Indonesians were unemployed.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Agus reelected Bogor regent
Agus reelected Bogor regent BOGOR: Incumbent Bogor regent Agus Utara Effendi was reelected for the second period of 2003-2008 on Wednesday with Albert Pribadi as his deputy.Agus, nominated by Golkar Party, won 25 of 45 votes, leaving two other contenders, Yus Juhaer and Endang Kosasih, behind with...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Karet Tengsin fire victims need baby food, medicines
Karet Tengsin fire victims need baby food, medicinesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fire victims in Karet Tengsin subdistrict, Central Jakarta, are in desperate need of food, particularly baby food, for about 100 infants and toddlers.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Jungle justice, tigers kill illegal loggers
Jungle justice, tigers kill illegal loggersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of illegal loggers in the forests of Senepis, Bulu Hala and Santa Hulu in Dumai regency, Riau, have been preyed upon by tigers over the last three years, officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
NGO activists have alleged the precipitation of the bill's
NGO activists have alleged the precipitation of the bill's endorsement by the House is connected with the World Bank disbursement of a US$300 million loan, under the Water Resources Sector Adjustment Loan (WATSAL).
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Farmers to bear the brunt of water resource bill
Farmers to bear the brunt of water resource billMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Karawang/Yogyakarta A group of farmers from one of Java island's premier rice-growing areas expressed their opposition to the water resources bill currently being deliberated by the House of...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Govt expects higher revenue from SOEs
Govt expects higher revenue from SOEs JAKARTA: The government said on Wednesday dividend revenue from state-owned enterprises (SOEs) was expected to be higher than initially projected this year.In a report to the House of Representatives' State Budget Commission, the Office of the State Minister...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Advertorial -- Sept 19
Advertorial -- Sept 19 The glory of Kutai dates back to 4th century Kutai is believed to be one of the oldest inhabited areas of Indonesia. History reveals that a Hindu Kutai kingdom existed in the fourth century, more than 500 years before the magnificent Borobudur Temple in Central Java was built.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Woman arrested for Rp 2b heist
Woman arrested for Rp 2b heist JAKARTA: A woman, identified as Sri Sulastri, 38, was arrested for stealing jewelry and cash valued at Rp 2 billion (US$235,294) in at least three separate incidents in South Jakarta.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Rehabilitation in Maluku
Rehabilitation in Maluku Like other provinces located in the eastern part of Indonesia, the province of Maluku is a good example of a neglected or 'forgotten' region. Maluku has always been forgotten during peaceful or normal situation, but ravaged during chaos.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Year in jail demanded for editor
Year in jail demanded for editor JAKARTA: Prosecutors demanded on Wednesday a one-year jail sentence for the executive editor of Rakyat Merdeka daily for insulting President Megawati Soekarnoputri.Chief prosecutor Wahab Arief told the South Jakarta District Court the editor was found guilty of...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
One senior GAM leader killed: TNI
One senior GAM leader killed: TNITeuku Agam Muzakir The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe, AcehGovernment troops claimed on Wednesday that they have killed one senior leader of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM).Indonesian Military (TNI) Operation Spokesman Lt. Col.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Relatives of detained activists told to sue police
Relatives of detained activists told to sue policeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra urged the wives and relatives of Muslim activists in detention to file lawsuits against the police if they think there is sufficient evidence that the arrests...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Bank Mandiri president says difficult boost lending
Bank Mandiri president says difficult boost lendingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The president of giant state-owned Bank Mandiri, E.C.W. Neloe, said on Wednesday that it would be difficult for the country's banking sector to boost lending by between 20 percent and 22 percent next year as demanded by...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Residents try to prepare for floods
Residents try to prepare for floods Jakartans anticipate flood in modest wayTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the rainy season nears and sporadic showers fall, residents living near the Ciliwung River have started raking out piles of rotting garbage in anticipation of the floods...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Chinese seaman drowned in Merauke
Chinese seaman drowned in Merauke JAYAPURA, Papua: A Chinese citizen was found dead in the Maro river in Merauke, Papua, on Tuesday after being swept away by the strong current, police said on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
JAKARTA: DHL, the world's leading express and logistics
JAKARTA: DHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, said Wednesday that it was collaborating with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) in an initiative to help ASEAN shape economic policies to further regional trade.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
A touching concert
A touching concertFrom Bisnis Indonesia On Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, private television station Indosiar aired noted singer Bob Tutupoly's Widuri Concert. It was really a touching occasion.Tutupoly, the presenter of Indosiar's weekly oldies program called Tembang Kenangan (Memory Lane Melodies),...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
TV Program: Thursday, September 18, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, September 18, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Magic Show8:00 TV Drama9:00 Business Magazine10:00 Music11:30 Music1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang2:00 TV Drama3:00 City News3:30 Documentary4:30 Music6:00 English News Services7:00 News9:00 News: Dunia Dalam...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
BI opposes plan to set up supervisory board
BI opposes plan to set up supervisory boardRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) is opposing a plan to set up a supervisory board for the central bank to boost its accountability, saying that the proposal lacked clarity.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Angie stumbles in Polo first hurdle in Shanghai, turns hopes to doubles
Angie stumbles in Polo first hurdle in Shanghai, turns hopes to doublesAgencies, Jakarta Indonesian tennis star Angelique "Angie" Widjaja suffered an early exit at the Polo Open women's tennis tournament on Wednesday in a rain-interrupted first-round match in Shanghai, China, Antara reported.
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Agus reelected Bogor regent
Agus reelected Bogor regent BOGOR: Incumbent Bogor regent Agus Utara Effendi was reelected for the second period of 2003-2008 on Wednesday with Albert Pribadi as his deputy.Agus, nominated by Golkar Party, won 25 of 45 votes, leaving two other contenders, Yus Juhaer and Endang Kosasih, behind with...
Thu, 18 Sep 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 18, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 18, 2003.TB.30" 1.0" Festival Kuta Karnival, a one-month long multi-events festival under the theme A Celebration of Life a Remembrance of Love, until Oct. 12. More information on WWW.Gokuta.com :Sept.