Archive: 21 January 2004
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Wed, 21 Jan 2004
'Gong Xi Fa Cai'
'Gong Xi Fa Cai' Many Indonesians in the last few weeks, regardless of their religion or ethnicity, have shown strong interest in Imlek, the Chinese New Year of the monkey which will fall on Thursday. They want to know about the specific characteristics of the year and which characteristics of the...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
TNI top brass to hold meeting
TNI top brass to hold meeting JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) top brass will meet on Wednesday in a leadership meeting at its headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta.It will be the first plenary meeting of military decisionmakers this year as the country braces for the elections.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Thursday, January 22, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz10:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m. Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:30 Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:30 English News Service3:00 Comedy...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, January 21, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, January 21, 2004.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News: Show Biz10:00 TV Drama 12:30 p.m.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
FACTORY BLAST: Black smoke billows from the PT Petro Widada
FACTORY BLAST: Black smoke billows from the PT Petro Widada chemical plant in the East Java town of Gresik after an explosion. The blast on Tuesday injured at least 52 people and sparked a series of fires in the complex, police said. JP/P.J.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Importers raise concerns about Pelindo-JICT ruling
Importers raise concerns about Pelindo-JICT rulingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Importers Association (Ginsi) has expressed great concern over the recent ruling by the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) on container terminal operations at Tanjung Priok port, saying that...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
IBRA seeks new Swissasia bid for Lippo
IBRA seeks new Swissasia bid for LippoDow Jones, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said Swissasia Global has until next on Tuesday to submit a new bid for a 52.05 percent stake in PT Bank Lippo, given its earlier bid was below the floor price set by the agency.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
'Koran Tempo' loses battle against Tomy
'Koran Tempo' loses battle against TomyM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Freedom of the press has once again been put in peril following the ruling of the South Jakarta District Court on Tuesday finding the Koran Tempo daily guilty of libeling well-connected businessman Tomy Winata.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
EU and TI plan to monitor elections
EU and TI plan to monitor electionsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of foreign poll watchdogs have expressed interest in monitoring the 2004 elections, a General Elections Commission (KPU) member says.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
KL may have to review currency peg: MIER
KL may have to review currency peg: MIERAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia may have to review its six-year-old currency peg against the dollar as the ringgit is about 15-20 percent undervalued and import bills are rising, a private think-tank said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Some facts on the outbreak of bird flu in Southeast Asia
Some facts on the outbreak of bird flu in Southeast Asia An eight-year-old girl has been confirmed as the fifth person to die in Vietnam from an outbreak of bird flu, the World Health Organisation said.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
IBRA workers don't deserve severance pay: Ex-minister
IBRA workers don't deserve severance pay: Ex-ministerRidwan Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta None of the employees of the Indonesian Banking Restructuring Agency (IBRA), scheduled to be liquidated on Feb.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Southeast Asia's Chinese winning freedoms
Southeast Asia's Chinese winning freedomsKarl Malakunas, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Many of Southeast Asia's 20 million ethnic Chinese are welcoming in the Lunar New Year with increasing freedoms, but the specter of discrimination still weighs heavily across parts of the region.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Final list of candidates can trigger conflicts
Final list of candidates can trigger conflictsPhilips J Vermonte, Researcher, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta Next week, the nation will enter another, potentially explosive, phase in the preparations for the 2004 election. On Jan.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
42 legislative candidates in Yogya linked to PKI: KPU
42 legislative candidates in Yogya linked to PKI: KPUSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Forty-two legislative candidates in Yogyakarta are believed to have been linked with the outlawed and now-defunct Indonesian Communist Party (PKI), a poll official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
'We face discrimination from govt officials'
'We face discrimination from govt officials' Chinese-Indonesians will celebrate Imlek or the Chinese New Year from late Wednesday to early Thursday. Public celebrations were permitted with the issuance of a presidential decree by former president Abdurrahman Wahid in 2000 that revoked Presidential...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Two Indonesians nabbed for fraud
Two Indonesians nabbed for fraud SINGAPORE: Two Indonesians arrested for credit card fraud will be charged in a Singapore court on Wednesday, police said.The men, claiming to be a doctor and a businessman, purchased S$30,000 (US$17,600) worth of watches, branded clothing and health tonics at...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
42 legislative candidates in Yogyakarta linked to PKI: KPU
42 legislative candidates in Yogyakarta linked to PKI: KPUSlamet Susanto and Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Palu Forty-two legislative candidates in Yogyakarta are believed to have been linked with the outlawed and now-defunct Indonesian Communist Party (PKI), a poll official said on...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
PT Pos sustains losses in Maluku, Papua
PT Pos sustains losses in Maluku, PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Papua, Jayapura The Maluku and Papua regional office of state-owned delivery company PT Pos Indonesia suffered some Rp 7 billion in financial losses last year, as the operational expenditure of the company exceeded its...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Mass chess festival to break world record
Mass chess festival to break world recordThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 12,000 people are expected to participate in a gigantic chess tournament in a bid to break the world record for 'the most people playing chess simultaneously', organizers of the event announced here on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
JI detainees lodge complaint
JI detainees lodge complaint MALAYSIA: Suspected members of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist group in Malaysia have accused police of torturing them during interrogations.Thirty-one men, jailed without trial for more than two years under Malaysia's tough security law, lodged a formal abuse...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Busway highlights urban woes: Observers
Busway highlights urban woes: ObserversUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public euphoria toward the busway during its two-week free trial period may well be a reflection of some of Jakarta's social problems, such as the lack of public space and high level of unemployment, an observer has said.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Elections and civil
Elections and civil servants' votesFrom Media Indonesia A recent story in the papers reported the public's pessimism about the role of civil servants in the upcoming general election.It was reported that about 40 percent of civil servants are members of the Corps of Civil Servants of the Republic...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
New Order's reappearance
New Order's reappearance From Media IndonesiaOne of the failures of the reform movement is the emergence of New Order figures as legislative candidates, even though ridding executive and legislative institutions of these outgoing officials is among the goals of the reform struggle, according to...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Govt to send teachers to Malaysia
Govt to send teachers to Malaysia JAKARTA: The government will send around 250 teachers to Malaysia in August to provide education for migrant workers' children, who have no access to Malaysian public schools.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Rupiah Rates Jan.20
Rupiah Rates Jan.20 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,719.06 5,959.32 6,372.91 6,305.24 Brunei dollar 1 5,188.21 4,601.92 4,920.92 4,869.06 Canadian dollar 1 6,827.96 6,057.58 6,476.19 6,409.21 Swiss franc 1 7,000.00 6,210.15 6,639.37 6,570.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Govt lambasted for neglecting education
Govt lambasted for neglecting educationRusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan A public policy observer has lashed out at the East Kalimantan provincial administration for paying little attention to education.Sugeng Hariyadi said the administration had allocated only Rp 58.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
KPU rapped for accommodating late applicants
KPU rapped for accommodating late applicantsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) and its regional offices (KPUDs) are copping public criticism for accepting revised candidature documents after the deadline and thereby undermining the commission's...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Government plans to recruit one million civil servants
Government plans to recruit one million civil servantsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to hire approximately one million new civil servants over the next three years, mostly for the education and medical sectors, to serve in remote areas across the country.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Nostalgia the only thing PBB has to offer voters
Nostalgia the only thing PBB has to offer votersAnton Doni, Head Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post It may not be possible for the handsome Yusril Ihza Mahendra to lead his Crescent Star Party (PBB) to an improved position in this April's legislative elections, compared to the 1999...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Niaga offers Prudential insurance
Niaga offers Prudential insurance JAKARTA: Bank Niaga signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with London-based insurance company PT Prudential Life Assurance to provide life insurance protection for the bank's clients.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Martial law authorities delay move of GAM prisoners to Java
Martial law authorities delay move of GAM prisoners to JavaThe Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Semarang/Denpasar The martial law administration in Aceh announced on Tuesday a delay in the transfer of 143 Free Aceh Movement (GAM) prisoners to Central Java, citing transportation problems.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Police find live bombs in conflict-ridden Poso
Police find live bombs in conflict-ridden PosoRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Police found at least 27 live bombs during a raid early on Tuesday in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, where about 2,000 people died in two years of sectarian clashes from 2000 to 2002.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Accountants question new proposed law on profession
Accountants question new proposed law on professionP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the Indonesian Accountants Association (IAI) Ahmadi Hadibroto questioned on Monday the necessity of applying criminal law to accountancy as reflected in the draft of the new law on the accountancy...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Dengue fever kills three in Yogya
Dengue fever kills three in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: Dengue fever has killed at least three people in Yogyakarta since last week, while seven others are being hospitalized for the same disease, health officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Jakarta's development
Jakarta's developmentFrom Koran TempoThe Jakarta administration, under Governor Sutiyoso, is trying to turn Jakarta into a city without slums.It is also trying to ease acute traffic congestion in the capital city by introducing a mass rapid transportation system, known as the busway.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Ex-minister quizzed as witness in graft case
Ex-minister quizzed as witness in graft caseAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former finance minister Bambang Subianto was questioned as a witness in a Rp 520 billion (US$62 million) World Bank loans scandal, Jakarta Police said on Tuesday.Police corruption unit chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Government, GAM differ on plan to free hostages
Government, GAM differ on plan to free hostagesMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government claimed to have reached an agreement with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) over the release of RCTI cameraman Fery Santoro and two women who were taken hostage by the...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Court start reviewing law on terror
Court start reviewing law on terrorKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight Constitutional Court judges on Tuesday began hearing a demand for a judicial review of an anti-terrorism law by lawyers representing a convicted Bali bomber.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
[b]Graft and
Graft and tax collectionFrom Koran Tempo I agree with Taufiequrachman, chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), who has called on the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) to issue a ruling that corruption is forbidden according to Islam.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Global bond to increase burden on state budget
Global bond to increase burden on state budgetThe Jakarta post, Jakarta State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie criticized on Tuesday the government's plan to issue a global bond this year as it ran contrary to the government's own pledge to gradually reduce the country's...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
On good and genuine candidates
On good and genuine candidates The culture of Indonesia does not lend itself to straight talking, especially in the area of criticism against individuals. In the case of rotten legislators (and we must accept there are some) then, to publish a list can be viewed in more than one way.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
ASI's answer to nation's problems
ASI's answer to nation's problemsObserving recent media reports on developments in our country ahead of the upcoming general election, we, the Alliance For a Single Indonesia (ASI), herewith express our deep concern and at the same time our disappointment regarding the tendency of political parties...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Taxes for the people
Taxes for the people For a country, taxes are necessary. Without tax revenue, a country can do nothing. The more advanced a country is, the more the people are aware of their obligation to pay taxes.In Indonesia, taxes play a big role in running the state. Of the state's Rp 374.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Entrance ports ready for new visa policy
Entrance ports ready for new visa policyMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, Banten Two weeks prior to the implementation of the new visa policy on Feb. 1, international airports and seaports throughout Indonesia appear to have completed their preparations.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Leadership changes and challenges
Leadership changes and challengesKavi Chongkittavorn The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok This will be an extraordinary year for Southeast Asia. With many countries holding elections, changes of leadership are to be expected. Those leaders who are already in place are still untested.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Contractor runs off with Rp 73m
Contractor runs off with Rp 73m BEKASI: A company reported an independent contractor to the police on Tuesday for allegedly abandoning an electrical installation project and fleeing with Rp 73 million (US$8,588) of the project fund.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Rhino horn vendor gets 18-months
Rhino horn vendor gets 18-months JAKARTA: The West Jakarta District Court sentenced a vendor, who sold fake rhinoceros horns, to 18 months in prison on Monday for fraud.Presiding judge Chaidir said in the verdict that defendant Bong William alias Ko Titi, 62, was found guilty of defrauding Semi...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Green law enforcement sought
Green law enforcement sought JAKARTA: The Office of the State Minister of the Environment, the Attorney General's Office and the National Police plan to set up an integrated office that will enable them to work together to enforce the Environment Law, a minister says.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Thursday, January 22, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz10:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m. Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:30 Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:30 English News Service3:00 Comedy...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
TV, magazines share awards
TV, magazines share awards JAKARTA: Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika presented the "Pesona Wisata Indonesia 2003" tourism awards to press writers and TV producers for the best articles and programs during 2003.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Optimism up in Thailand, Malaysia
Optimism up in Thailand, MalaysiaDeutsche Press-Agentur, Singapore Consumer confidence in Thailand and Malaysia hit historic highs during the fourth quarter of last year with optimism up for the first half of this year, a Mastercard survey showed on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
TV Today: Friday, January 23, 2004
TV Today: Friday, January 23, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik10:00 TV Drama 11:00 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:00 Music2:30 English News Service3:00 Comedy Drama:...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Food and laughter marks the Chinese New Year
Food and laughter marks the Chinese New YearTony Ryanto Contributor JakartaChinese Indonesians celebrate Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year in a variety of ways, but one tradition is fondly adhered to by all.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
ASEAN-EU discuss greater trade opportunities
ASEAN-EU discuss greater trade opportunitiesSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Economic ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed to work on an action plan to accelerate integrating the region's economies in a bid to boost trade and investments.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Batam, Purwakarta named top investment areas
Batam, Purwakarta named top investment areasSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A non-governmental organization specializing in research on autonomy, Regional Autonomy Watch (KPPOD) has named Batam and Purwakarta Regency in West Java as the most attractive investment destinations in the...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Good signal
Good signal A number of foreign manufacturers have decided to relocate their businesses to Indonesia. This is good news for the country, which is thirsting for foreign capital to spur its economy. Matsushita Battery Industrial Co. Ltd.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
1. KPU: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. KPU: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTSKPU rapped for accommodating late applicants2. EMPLOYEE: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Government plans to recruit a million civil servants3. BOMB: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Police find live bombs in conflict-ridden Poso 4. VISA: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS Entrance ports ready for new visa policy 5.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Police seek evidence in BNI scam
Police seek evidence in BNI scam JAKARTA: Police are collecting more evidence on the role of several officials of state-owned BNI bank in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 billion) BNI scam.National Police deputy spokesperson Brig. Gen.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Dengue fever kills three in Yogya
Dengue fever kills three in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: Dengue fever has killed at least three people in Yogyakarta since last week, while seven others are being hospitalized for the same disease, health officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Australia honors RI 'dalang'
Australia honors RI 'dalang' MELBOURNE: At the government-to-government level there may be times of sweet-and-sour relations, suspicions and tensions, but in general, Indonesian-Australian relations are healthy.On Australia Day, which falls on Jan.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Former attorney general denies promise to informant
Former attorney general denies promise to informantThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A lawyer for former attorney general Marzuki Darusman denied on Tuesday his client had provided a written guarantee that Endin Wahyudin, who blew the whistle on alleged bribery in the Supreme Court, would win any...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Probe into Moses death urged
Probe into Moses death urgedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An urgent investigation is needed into the death of Antonius Moses to stop further fatalities in Indonesian professional boxing, commentators said."There should definitely be an investigation into the case," Martinez, a boxing observer and...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
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checked JP/17/P01Celebrating the Chinese New Year at Melia Purosani HotelAs with other large hotels in the country's other cities, Melia Purosani Hotel Jogjakarta will celebrate the Chinese New Year with special events and an attractive room package.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Police blamed for trial delay
Police blamed for trial delay MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The South Sulawesi High Prosecutor's Office said on Tuesday it had completed the case files of two police officers charged with human rights abuses in Papua province a month ago.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Troops told to kill militiamen
Troops told to kill militiamen KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Wirasakti military commander Col. Moeswarno Moesanip ordered soldiers in East Nusa Tenggara on Tuesday to arrest, disable or shoot dead Indonesian infiltrators found trying to create chaos in East Timor.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
* Headlines:KPU rapped for accommodating late applicants 2
* Headlines:KPU rapped for accommodating late applicants 2 * National:EU, TI plan to monitor elections 4 * Archipelago:15 areas may see violence in 2004 polls: Scholars 5 * Opinion:Final list of candidates can trigger conflicts 6 * City:Busway highlights urban problems: Observers 8 * Sports:Smiling...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
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TV presents too much violent imagery Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Indonesia Jakarta 2. China -- Law needed to stop assets loss 1 x 30 Law needed to stop assets loss Xin Zhiming China Daily Asia News Network Beijing
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
W. Java people warned about anthrax
W. Java people warned about anthrax BANDUNG: People in West Java have been warned about the danger of anthrax when selecting or buying goats or cattle intended for sacrifice during this year's Idul Adha festivities, which fall on Feb. 1, following a recent occurrence of the disease in Bogor.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Two die, 55 wounded as fire engulfs chemical plant
Two die, 55 wounded as fire engulfs chemical plantIndra Harsaputra and ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Gresik/Surabaya At least two persons were killed and more than 50 others seriously injured after a raging fire gutted a petrochemical plant near the nation's second-biggest city of Surabaya on...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Saving Betawi culture
Saving Betawi culture From Warta Kota Jakarta's native Betawi culture is part of the national culture. As the provincial culture, it covers the local custom and language as well as traditional arts that have high tourism and educational values.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
From Koran Tempo
From Koran TempoThe recent exchange of fire between the Central Jakarta police and a joint team of the National Police and city police at Hotel Millennium, Jakarta, which wounded two policemen, would not have happened if they had observed the required procedure when firing shots.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
JP/4/ACEH
JP/4/ACEHWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Semarang Hundreds of Raider combat troops were dispatched to Aceh on Tuesday to replace existing troops fighting rebels in the province since martial law commenced last May.Udayana Military Commander Maj. Gen.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Dow Jones, Jakarta
Dow Jones, Jakarta Shares ended higher on Tuesday, with buying in telecommunications and mining blue chips driving the main index up to a new closing record, dealers said. Buying was spurred by gains across regional markets and underlying positive sentiment on an upbeat domestic economic outlook,...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Proper garbage handling can reduce waste by half
Proper garbage handling can reduce waste by halfAbdul Khalik and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) is optimistic that Jakarta's garbage could be reduced by half if only residents learned to process household waste properly.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Prison terms demanded for 18 accused in campus attack
Prison terms demanded for 18 accused in campus attackApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra A team of military prosecutors demanded on Tuesday prison terms for 18 police personnel accused of involvement in an armed attack on Medan's HKBP Nomensen University four years ago, which...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Motorcycle sales up 23% in 2003
Motorcycle sales up 23% in 2003 JAKARTA: In Indonesia, domestic sales of new motorcycles rose 23 percent to 2.81 million units in 2003 thanks to lower interest rates, car assemblers' association Gaikindo said on Tuesday.Market leader PT Astra International said it sold 1.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
15 areas may see violence in 2004 elections: Scholars
15 areas may see violence in 2004 elections: ScholarsSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta An academic center for security analysis has identified at least 15 areas in the country that may see violence during the upcoming general elections.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
GDP growth to remain low for 2-3 years: Economists
GDP growth to remain low for 2-3 years: EconomistsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has been trapped in low economic growth rates for seven years and is likely to stay there in the next two to three years because of continued lack of investment, analysts said.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
MGTI gets $215 million loan facility
MGTI gets $215 million loan facilityThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of banks led by DBS Bank in Singapore has agreed to provide a multimillion dollar loan facility to telecommunications company PT Mitra Global Telekomunikasi Indonesia (MGTI) to refinance the latter's existing debts.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Poll body postpones candidates announcement
Poll body postpones candidates announcementBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Provincial Elections Commission (KPUD) on Tuesday unexpectedly called off its scheduled announcement of the results of its verification of eligible legislative candidates.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Party leaders tell Megawati of waning support
Party leaders tell Megawati of waning supportFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Regional leaders of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) told party leader Megawati Soekarnoputri on Tuesday that it would be difficult for the party to repeat its 1999 election success due...
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Chinese-Indonesians long for end to discrimination
Chinese-Indonesians long for end to discriminationMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chinese-Indonesians may experience a more festive lunar new year in 2004, but eliminating long-standing bias against the ethnic group is much more important, activists say.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Depleted Persija beats exhausted Persipura 3-1
Depleted Persija beats exhausted Persipura 3-1Zakki Hakim and Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang Persija Jakarta shrugged off player suspensions to overcome Persipura Jayapura 3-1 in an Indonesian league soccer match at the Lebak Bulus stadium in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Busway and discipline
Busway and discipline As a frequent visitor and sometimes resident of Jakarta since 1997, I have often used public bus services, especially those plying the main thoroughfare running between Kota, West Jakarta, and Blok M, South Jakarta.
Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Jealous husband stabs wife
Jealous husband stabs wife TANGERANG: Tangerang Police arrested a man on Tuesday for the brutal stabbing of his own wife at her workplace at the D'Best shopping center on Jl. MH Thamrin in Tangerang municipality.