Archive: 16 January 2004
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Fri, 16 Jan 2004
'Rakyat' in dock as big guns try to sink it
'Rakyat' in dock as big guns try to sink itM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The entire board of 16 editors of the national daily Rakyat Merdeka, including the sports section, stood trial on Thursday at the Central Jakarta District Court in a libel suit filed by the Minister of Trade and...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Year 2003 was good and 2004 should be even better
Year 2003 was good and 2004 should be even betterDavid Chang, Market Analyst, Jakarta The year 2003 turned out to be better-than-expected for the economy and the outlook for 2004 appears to be even better.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
JP/19/BANGKA
JP/19/BANGKA Hakka Chinese at the tip of Bangka IslandHakka Chinese survive the past, face bleak future Haidir Anwar Tanjung The Jakarta Post Pangkalpinang, Bangka BelitungTwo years ago Bangka and Belitung (commonly known by the abbreviation Babel) islands were inaugurated as a new province, with...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Sick judge delays verdict
Sick judge delays verdict JAKARTA: The verdict on the high-profile libel suit filed against the Koran Tempo daily by businessman Tomy Winata has been delayed until Tuesday because the presiding judge was absent.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
40 million poor to get free health services
40 million poor to get free health servicesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's 40 million poor people may enjoy free health services if a bill drafted by the government gets the nod from members of the House of Representatives (DPR).
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
PKB hopes to benefit from its pluralist perspective
PKB hopes to benefit from its pluralist perspectiveRais Hidayat, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post Compared to other Muslim-based political parties, the National Awakening Party (PKB) has a reputation among non-Muslim and minority groups as an inclusive and tolerant political party,...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Indonesian Military rejects reports on militia infiltration
Indonesian Military rejects reports on militia infiltrationYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara A senior Indonesian Military (TNI) commander in Kupang denied on Thursday recent reports in several local media that 78 armed pro- Indonesia militiamen have infiltrated Timor...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
1. PUPUD -- 1 x 35
1. PUPUD -- 1 x 35Pupud Saripudin, a dedicated driverUrip Hudiono The Jakarta Post Jakarta Becoming part of the intensely discussed busway project is more than just a question of pride or making a better livelihood for a bus driver like Pupud Saripudin.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Forestry office accused of corruption
Forestry office accused of corruptionYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The West Java forestry office has been accused of misusing around Rp 4.2 billion (more than US$500,000) allocated for reforestation in an area on the slopes of Mount Mandalawangi in Garut regency.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Sultan hints at graceful exit from Golkar convention series
Sultan hints at graceful exit from Golkar convention seriesSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X hinted on Thursday that he may withdraw from the Golkar Party's convention to select a presidential candidate.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Flood inundates 3,000 houses in Subang
Flood inundates 3,000 houses in Subang SUBANG, West Java: More than 3,000 houses in Pamanukan district have been flooded since Wednesday, forcing thousands of residents to take refuge elsewhere.The flooding occurred after heavy rain hit the area on Wednesday.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Boediono-bond-underwriter Govt starts selection of bond underwriters JP/13/BondGovt starts selection of bond underwritersThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Ministry of Finance started on Thursday the selection of underwriters for a planned international bond issuance, which will be the...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Carousel of intrigue as fairground ouster proceeds
Carousel of intrigue as fairground ouster proceedsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The removal of the management of the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, proceeded peacefully on Thursday amid fears that it could possibly turn violent.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Graft at religious affairs ministry
Graft at religious affairs ministryFrom Warta Kota It is good news that the Graft Eradication Commission has resolved to eradicate graft at the religious affairs ministry, which, according to the Finance and Development Supervisory Board (BPKP), is the most corrupt ministry in the country.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Surabaya to launch commuter train
Surabaya to launch commuter trainID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The Surabaya administration held a trial-run for an inner-city commuter train on Thursday, the same day the Jakarta administration launched its controversial busway project. The trial began at about 8:30 a.m.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Busway launch big attraction
Busway launch big attractionUrip Hudiono and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several minor flaws in the initial implementation of the TransJakarta Busway did not deter enthusiastic Jakartans from personally trying out the brand-new air-conditioned buses on Thursday for a free ride along...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Landslide bylaw to be issued
Landslide bylaw to be issuedNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Kuningan, West Java The Kuningan regental administration will soon issue a bylaw that will prohibit local residents from building permanent houses in several landslide-prone areas.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
BPPT designs new waste management process
BPPT designs new waste management processAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) proposed on Thursday a more profitable garbage management system to the Jakarta administration to replace the current treatment methods which are...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
[b]Presidential race easy,
Presidential race easy, while corruption a tonic Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com 2. Chang -- Bull market in the making 2 X 30 Year 2003 was good and 2004 should be even better David Chang Market Analyst Jakarta
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Presidential race easy, while corruption a tonic
Presidential race easy, while corruption a tonicKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com Other nations, even those who claim to be true champions of democracy, may be jealous of Indonesia, especially in the case of presidential elections and the handling of...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
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;JP;TON; ANPAf..r.. drug-ED-Cialis New drug for impotence to hit market in Indonesia JP/14/drug1New drug for impotence to hit market in IndonesiaTony Hotland The Jakarta Post Jakarta Competition among erectile dysfunction (ED) drug producers in Indonesia is likely to get stiffer as a new drug,...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Astra '03 new vehicle sales up 3.3%
Astra '03 new vehicle sales up 3.3%JAKARTA: PT Astra International, the largest automotive company, on Thursday said its new vehicle sales, including exports to neighboring countries, rose 3.3 percent in 2003 to 182,555 units.The company sold 176,752 cars in 2002.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Urgent need for garbage laws
Urgent need for garbage laws JAKARTA: Waste management expert Sri Bebassari on Thursday called for an immediate drafting of a waste management law to solve the myriad of waste problems the country faced.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
AirAsia this week launched its budget air travel operation
AirAsia this week launched its budget air travel operation with a bang. It is offering a rock-bottom promotional fare of Bt99 for a one-way trip to any of the major domestic destinations, including Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat Yai and Khon Kaen.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Activists arrive at anti-globalization gathering
Activists arrive at anti-globalization gatheringEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Mumbai, India About 70 Indonesian delegates arrived in Mumbai, India, on Thursday to join tens of thousands of activists from around the world at the World Social Forum 2004, which aims to create a fairer form of...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Rp 100m check missing in Maluku
Rp 100m check missing in Maluku AMBON, Maluku: The Maluku provincial administration's social welfare agency is in hot water after a bank check worth Rp 100 million (US$11,765) went missing from its safe.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Bukit Asam sales to grow by 6% this year
Bukit Asam sales to grow by 6% this yearRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta State-owned firm, PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam, the country's fifth largest coal mining company, forecasts the revenue from sales will increase by 6 percent this year on the back of higher demand and prices.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
KPU car purchase under scrutiny
KPU car purchase under scrutiny JAKARTA: The newly launched Indonesia Procurement Watch (IPW) said on Thursday that it had detected indications of irregularities in the purchase of cars for members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) and vowed to launch an investigation into the process.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
KPU car purchases under scrutiny
KPU car purchases under scrutinyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly launched Indonesia Procurement Watch (IPW) said on Thursday that it had detected indications of irregularities in the purchase of cars for members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) and vowed to launch an...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
GAM's credibility
GAM's credibilityFrom Media Indonesia The Indonesian government's attempt to free soon television cameraman Ferry Santoro and around 70 others now being held hostage by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) deserves appreciation.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
1. MONKEE 1x40
1. MONKEE 1x40Monkee goes to Broadway and sings Elton John 2. AFGHAN 1x50 Female Afghans back on screen, break Taliban taboo
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
New drug for impotence to hit market in Indonesia
New drug for impotence to hit market in IndonesiaTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Competition among erectile dysfunction (ED) drug producers in Indonesia is likely to get stiffer as a new drug, reported to sustain an erection for as long as 36 hours, enters the market.U.S.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
'SCTV' asks time for defense
'SCTV' asks time for defense JAKARTA: The defense team for private television station SCTV asked for more time on Thursday to prepare their arguments to counter the lawsuit filed by the station's former producer Dandhy Dwi Laksono.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Asia Foundation democracy survey
Asia Foundation democracy survey The Jakarta Post has twice referred to The Asia Foundation survey, Democracy in Indonesia: A Survey of the Indonesian Electorate 2003. While we strongly appreciate your coverage, we regret that the Post has made a narrow reading of the survey that emphasizes only...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Two more Papuans get 20 years for arsenal theft
Two more Papuans get 20 years for arsenal theft The Wamena District Court sentenced on Thursday two more civilians to 20 years in prison each for their roles in breaking into a military arsenal in Wamena last year and stealing rifles and ammunition.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Revised version of tax law feared to worsen corruption
Revised version of tax law feared to worsen corruptionRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The revised versions of three tax law amendment bills drafted by the Directorate General of Taxation are far from what many had been expecting as they still left the door wide open for corruption,...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Police confirm Sjahril, Ary Suta, Cacuk, Toto corruption suspects
Police confirm Sjahril, Ary Suta, Cacuk, Toto corruption suspectsSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After days of confusion over the legal status of Sjahril Sabirin, I Putu Gede Ary Suta, Cacuk Sudarijanto and Toto Budiarso, National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Scaled-down UN mission in East Timor
Scaled-down UN mission in East TimorEAST TIMOR: A UN assessment team expects to recommend a scaled- down UN mission remain in East Timor when its current mandate expires in May, the head of the team said on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
JP/13/Stock
JP/13/Stock RI shares end mixed, but index up at new high Dow Jones Jakarta Indonesian shares ended mixed on Thursday, but gains in selected blue chips pushed the main index to a fresh all-time closing high, dealers said.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Indonesians upbeat about Aviva finals
Indonesians upbeat about Aviva finalsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Happy Soediyono and her Indonesian teammate in the men's division Ryan Lalisang have expressed confidence about their prospects in the grand slam final series of Asia's prestigious Aviva Asian Bowling Tour at the Safra Resort Bowl in...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Pushing toward change
Pushing toward change As the legislative elections on April 5 draw closer, fears of a reemergence of authoritarian rule in the style of the corruption-riddled New Order regime of deposed president Soeharto appear to be gaining in strength among the doomsayers in Indonesia's prodemocracy movement.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Students against New Order?
Students against New Order?From Koran TempoA number of students have lodged protests with the General Elections Commission (KPU) against the return of New Order forces, which, according to the protesters, has been indicated by the KPU's compromises with New Order exponents.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Rupiah Retes Jan.15
Rupiah Retes Jan.15 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,871.14 6,090.82 6,515.55 6,446.18 Brunei dollar 1 5,221.86 4,629.08 4,951.62 4,899.16 Canadian dollar 1 6,872.72 6,091.41 6,517.05 6,446.81 Swiss franc 1 7,188.11 6,373.31 6,816.11 6,745.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
The history of the Khek Chinese in Bangka
The history of the Khek Chinese in Bangka The history of the Chinese on the island, which is famous for its rich tin deposits, dates back hundreds of years. The Dutch came to the island to mine the tin and sell it in Europe.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Busway boy Sutiyoso calls for sacrifice
Busway boy Sutiyoso calls for sacrificeUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Speaking from a podium with a traffic jam in the background in the middle of heavy rain on Thursday, Governor Sutiyoso called on the capital's better-off citizens to make sacrifices for those from the lower-bracket...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Supreme Court reform program please donors
Supreme Court reform program please donorsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court has won praise from its foreign donors for its commitment to implement real reforms as shown by its initiative to halt corruption in the country's judiciary.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Former Banda Aceh mayor detained
Former Banda Aceh mayor detained BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A former Banda Aceh mayor, who was wanted since a week ago on charges of corruption, was arrested on Thursday, police and prosecutors said.Zulkarnain was nabbed in a traffic raid in Simpang Surabaya, Banda Aceh, the capital of Nanggroe Aceh...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Bukit Asam sales to grow by 6% this year
Bukit Asam sales to grow by 6% this yearRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned firm, PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam, the country's fifth largest coal mining company, forecasts the revenue from sales will increase by 6 percent this year on the back of higher demand and prices.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Police seize motorcycle used in bombing
Police seize motorcycle used in bombing PALOPO, South Sulawesi : The South Sulawesi Police seized a motorcycle on Wednesday which they believe was used during the recent bomb attack in Palopo, South Sulawesi province.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Voters unable to punch ballots: Survey
Voters unable to punch ballots: SurveyMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If the legislative election was held today, most ballot papers would probably be disqualified due to errors made by voters in punching the ballot papers, a survey indicated.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Government starts selection of bond underwriters
Government starts selection of bond underwritersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance started on Thursday the selection of underwriters for a planned international bond issuance, which will be the country's first sovereign bond issue since the late 1990s financial crisis.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
BII plans to increase consumer, commercial lending
BII plans to increase consumer, commercial lendingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), the country's sixth largest lender in terms of assets, plans to boost its consumer and commercial lending this year to 60 percent of total new loans.BII director Dira K.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
* Headlines: Mega concerned about criticism over Ersa's death 2
* Headlines: Mega concerned about criticism over Ersa's death 2 * National: Most voters don't know how to use ballot papers 4 * Archipelago: W. Java forestry office accused of corruption 5 * Opinion: 2003 was good and 2004 should be even better 6 * City: BPPT proposes new method to process garbage...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Free-ticket-to-ride for busway fans
Free-ticket-to-ride for busway fans Ibu Ami knew nothing about the busway until her husband took her on Thursday morning to the Kota busway shelter in West Jakarta to enjoy the initial two-week free busway rides."My husband skipped work today because he wants me to enjoy the free ride.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Megawati to meet oil corporate leaders in Bogor
Megawati to meet oil corporate leaders in BogorThe Jakarta Post , Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is due to meet on Friday with top executives of oil and gas companies operating in the country amid worrying reports that Indonesia could become a net oil importer in ten years.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Sierra Leone national arrested with heroin
Sierra Leone national arrested with heroinWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali A 31-year-old Sierra Leone national was arrested on his arrival at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport for allegedly trying to smuggle 461.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Firm halts ballot box production
Firm halts ballot box production JAKARTA: Survindo Indah Prestasi, the troubled firm contracted to produce 60 percent of the ballot boxes needed for the country's general elections, had suspended its production, the General Elections Commission (KPU) admitted on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.15, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.15, 2004 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
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1 x 36 40m poor to get free health services JP/4/SULTAN2 x 29 Sultan hints at graceful exit from Golkar convention series 4/Cetro1 x 31 Voters unable to punch ballots: SurveyJP/4/COURT3 x 15 Supreme Court reform program pleases donors JP/4/bali2 x 32 Counterterrorism center expected before Bali...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Moonlighting cops arrested for assault
Moonlighting cops arrested for assaultAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another blow to the police force's battered image struck on Thursday when three moonlighting policemen were arrested for physically assaulting a business adversary of their boss.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Withe to seal deal with PSSI
Withe to seal deal with PSSIZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Peter Withe of Britain is expected to arrive in Jakarta on Jan. 22 and is likely to sign a four-year coaching contract with the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI), according to a PSSI official here on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Counterterrorism center expected before Bali meeting next month
Counterterrorism center expected before Bali meeting next monthEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A counterterrorism to be established by Indonesia and Australia is expected to be up and running before the Regional Ministerial Meeting on Counterterrorism in early February, an official...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
PT DI, workers offered last chance to negotiate
PT DI, workers offered last chance to negotiateRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Committee for Settlements of Labor Disputes (P4P) asked on Thursday that the management and 6,600 dismissed workers of ailing aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) go back to the...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
1. BUSWAY: 1 LINE, 23 COUNTS
1. BUSWAY: 1 LINE, 23 COUNTS Busway launch successful 2. TAX: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS New tax law could increase corruption 3. POLICE: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Moonlighting cops arrested for assault
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Taspen to up stake in Kesejahteraan
Taspen to up stake in KesejahteraanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned pension firm PT Taspen plans to boost its stake in Bank Kesejahteraan from the current 10 percent, company president Achmad Subianto said on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
PDS to lead by moral example for new nation
PDS to lead by moral example for new nationSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As a new, small party that relies on support from minority groups, the Prosperous Peace Party (PDS) vows not to play second fiddle in national politics, but to take the lead as a moral force.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Judges denied access to houses
Judges denied access to houses TANGERANG: Judges newly posted at the Tangerang District Court have complained about the shortage of housing facilities, saying eight of the 13 the official houses were taken up by retired judges or those working outside the area.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Gedong villagers endure tought times, hardship
Gedong villagers endure tought times, hardshipHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pangkalpinang, Bangka Belitung Two years ago Bangka and Belitung (commonly known by the abbreviation Babel) islands were inaugurated as a new province, with Pangkalpinang on Bangka island, where tin is abundant,...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Twenty years sought for GAM leader
Twenty years sought for GAM leaderThe prosecution requested on Thursday a 20-year sentence for a Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist leader charged with masterminding the bomb blasts last May at the Medan mayor's office and a gas pipeline in Belawan, North Sumatra.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
'Leaders should come from different groups'
'Leaders should come from different groups' JAKARTA: Indonesia's President and vice president should come from different ethnic groups to ensure the leadership reflected the country's cultural diversity, constitutional law expert Sri Soemantri said on ThursdayThis idea could be incorporated into...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Criticism over GAM hostages worries Megawati
Criticism over GAM hostages worries MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri regretted on Thursday criticism against the government over its handling of civilian hostages held by the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
'Busway is good, but won't last'
'Busway is good, but won't last' The launch of the controversial busway project, not unexpectedly, attracted thousands of Jakartans to take a free ride from Blok M, South Jakarta, to Kota, West Jakarta, along the special traffic- free lane.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Taspen-bank-investment Taspen wants to have a bank JP/13/TaspenTaspen to up stake in Bank KesejahteraanThe Jakarta Post Jakarta State-owned pension firm PT Taspen plans to boost its stake in Bank Kesejahteraan from the current 10 percent, company president Achmad Subianto said on...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Holding company to manage IBRA's unsold asset
Holding company to manage IBRA's unsold assetFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will set up one holding company, instead of three as previously reported, to take over assets that remain unsold by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) by the...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Twenty years sought for GAM leader
Twenty years sought for GAM leader The prosecution requested on Thursday a 20-year sentence for a Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist leader charged with masterminding the bomb blasts last May at the Medan mayor's office and a gas pipeline in Belawan, North Sumatra.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
1. JOURNALIST: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. JOURNALIST: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Criticisms over GAM hostages worries Mega 2. SCANDAL: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Police confirm Sjahril, Ary, Cacuk, Toto graft suspects 3. PDS: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 23 PDS to lead by moral example for new nation 4.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Malaysian leader to visit Thailand
Malaysian leader to visit ThailandMALAYSIA: Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will be making an official visit to Thailand on Jan. 16 as part of a regional familiarization trip and to boost bilateral ties, the government announced on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Iran plans to build $1billion oil refinery in East Java
Iran plans to build $1billion oil refinery in East JavaFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Iran plans to build and operate a US$1 billion oil refinery in the East Java province to accommodate Indonesia's increasing demand for oil-based fuel, Iran's ambassador said on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Moses' condition improving: coach
Moses' condition improving: coachZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Boxer Antonius Moses Seram, who was knocked unconscious and fell into a coma after a fight on Tuesday, was improving slightly after being operated on shortly after being rushed to the hospital, a coach said.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Americans arrested for child sex offenses
Americans arrested for child sex offensesThe United States is investigating a suspected child sex ring on the Indonesian resort island of Bali, an official said on Thursday. Theresa Nibblet, a senior official at the U.S.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Pupud Saripudin, a dedicated driver
Pupud Saripudin, a dedicated driverUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Becoming part of the intensely discussed busway project is more than just a question of pride or making a better livelihood for a bus driver like Pupud Saripudin.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Sapura to expand to Indonesia
Sapura to expand to Indonesia Malaysia's Sapura Motors, which produces automotive components, plans to set up a seven million ringgit (US$1.84 million) plant in Indonesia this year to take advantage of lower costs there, a report said on Thursday.