Archive: 8 November 2004
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Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, November 8, 2004
TV Program: Monday, November 8, 2004 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 TV Drama 7:30 Children Show 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
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Police kill suspected rebel
Police kill suspected rebel BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Police officers in Indrapuri district, Aceh Besar regency, shot dead an alleged member of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in a gunfight on Saturday. The officers also confiscated a pistol and 1,200 AK-47 bullets. The body of the suspected rebel was sent to Zainul Abidin Hospital, Banda Aceh. Banda Aceh Police deputy chief Comr.
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Lion Air to lease Halim Perdanakusuma airport
Lion Air to lease Halim Perdanakusuma airport Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Domestic budget carrier PT Lion Mentari Airlines (Lion Air) has signed a contract to lease little-used Halim Perdanakusuma airport in East Jakarta to accommodate its growing fleet. Lion Air spokesman Hasyim Arsal Alhabsi said on Sunday that the company would start rebuilding a terminal and constructing additional facilities, such as a mall, before the end of the year.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bush should wait out Middle East deadlock: Analyst
Bush should wait out Middle East deadlock: Analyst Barry Schweid, Associated Press/Washington Apart from President George W. Bush's reassurances of unwavering support for Palestinian statehood, there is little his administration is set to do in the short term to try to break the Middle East deadlock.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rescue center tends to smuggle wild animals
Rescue center tends to smuggle wild animals Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Memei, a siamang baby, arrived at the Gibbon Foundation Wild Animal Rescue Center in Tegal Alur, West Jakarta, on Sept. 8 with nine pellets lodged in her tiny body. "We thought she would not survive. She was in a very poor condition. One of the pellets was lodged in her genital area," center manager Femke den Haas told The Jakarta Post on Saturday.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. ARAFAT: 3 x 18
1. ARAFAT: 3 x 18 Yasser Arafat has liver failure, officials say 2. DEFICIT: 1 x 28 Govt struggles to cut deficit 3. CANBERRA: 2 x 24 U.S. should build closer ties with RI: Downer 4. MAID: 1 x 35 RI appeals for worker's life 5. BUSH: 1 x 40 Bush should wait out Mid-East deadlock: Analysts
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to merge state pharmaceutical firms
Govt to merge state pharmaceutical firms Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Office of the State Minister of State Enterprises is preparing a new merger plan for state-owned pharmaceutical companies as part of a restructuring drive to increase their value ahead of their privatization, a senior government official said.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Australia says U.S. should build closer ties with Indonesia
* Australia says U.S. should build closer ties with Indonesia Page 3 * A murderer to face firing squad in East Java Page 4 * Floods hit C. Java and Sumatra; one person drowns Page 5 * Malacca Strait: Clash of sovereignty?
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Tiger skin trader arrested in Jambi
Tiger skin trader arrested in Jambi JAMBI, Jambi: Jambi security personnel arrested on Saturday a man accused of trading in tiger skins in a remote area of Kerinci regency, Jambi. The suspect was arrested while allegedly negotiating for a tiger skin at a house in Sanggaran Agung subdistrict, Danau Kerinci district.
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Riau bus drivers to be drug tested
Riau bus drivers to be drug tested PEKANBARU, Riau: Public transportation drivers in Riau will have to take drug tests during the Idul Fitri celebrations in an effort to cut down on the number of road accidents during the holiday, a senior police officer said on Saturday. The tests will be administered at the Mayang Terurai bus terminal in Pekanbaru, the capital of Riau province, said the head of the Riau Police's traffic division, Sr. Comr. Heru Purwanto.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Every domestic issue has a foreign policy aspect'
'Every domestic issue has a foreign policy aspect' Indonesia looks set to reassert itself in international fora with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono bringing a new dimension to foreign policy. The Jakarta Post's Endy M. Bayuni and Meidyatama Suryodiningrat talked to Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda about the foreign policy outlook, including the commitment to regional cooperation and the propagation of democracy. Excerpts of the interview: Question: How were you recruited by the president?
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
New hope in oil industry
New hope in oil industry Amid the plunge in Indonesia's oil production to 966,500 barrels per day (bpd) this year from as many as 1.2 million bpd in 2002 -- which degraded the country as a net oil importer -- there have, of late, been several promising developments in the petroleum industry.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Clashes damage houses, ships
Clashes damage houses, ships Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Makassar Separate communal clashes on Friday and Saturday in South Sulawesi and Central Java left several people injured and dozens of houses and ships damaged. The clash in North Luwu regency, South Sulawesi, was triggered by news that Cukki, 26, a resident of To'Kuning subdistrict in neighboring Luwu regency, had been killed by a group of young people from Saura subdistrict, North Luwu regency.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bandung radio stations threatened by network radio
Bandung radio stations threatened by network radio Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung Shanti Marhaen, 30, does not worry about missing the latest news when she visits her parents in Bandung every weekend. Shanti, who is single and works for a foreign media firm in Jakarta, keeps abreast of the news in the capital by listening to Jakarta-based radio stations on her cellular phone or in her car when she is in Bandung.
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;JP;MDS;Cd; ANPAk..r.. Discourse-Wirayuda Every domestic issue has a foreign policy aspect JP/2/DISCOURSE Every domestic issue has a foreign policy aspect Indonesia looks set to reassert itself in international fora with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono bringing a new dimension to foreign policy. The Jakarta Post's Endy M. Bayuni and Meidyatama Suryodiningrat talked to Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda about the foreign policy outlook.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malacca Strait: Clash of sovereignty?
Malacca Strait: Clash of sovereignty? Mark J. Valencia, Hawaii, United States When then U.S. Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Admiral Thomas Fargo was reported as suggesting that U.S. marines would help patrol the Strait of Malacca, it unwittingly summoned forth the unrequited haunts of history.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, Germany to sign US$60m debt swap deal
Indonesia, Germany to sign US$60m debt swap deal The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The German government will sign on Monday two debt-swap agreements with the Ministry of Finance, leading to a 48 million euros (US$61.81 million) writing off of Indonesia's obligation to the country upon their implementation. The first debt-swap agreement will be used to finance the improvement of junior high level education in the eastern part of Indonesia, by constructing 100 new schools in the region.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poor showing
Poor showing The performance of the legislators seems to be counterproductive. They fight each other, and do not seem to care that they have been chosen to represent Indonesian citizens in voicing the urgency for recovery from the multidimensional crises. We are very disappointed to see the terrible scene. Who cares about this situation? They are all educated people. They should know how to make Indonesia a better country, as they said in the last campaign.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Misreporting on Unicef
Misreporting on Unicef I am writing to respond to a report you published on Nov. 4 on page 4: Unicef to campaign against land mines. My name was mentioned as a source, which I do not mind as long as the content is in accordance with what I released to the media. Unfortunately, the last paragraph in your report contains a serious mistake. In the media advisory sent to all media on Nov. 3, it was clearly stated that Indonesia signed the Mine Ban Treaty in 1997, but had not ratified it.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Beggars bad for tourism
Beggars bad for tourism From Kompas A Dutch friend of mine came to Indonesia on holiday several months go and visited several cities like Jakarta, Denpasar, Yogyakarta and Bandung. While admiring the beauty of Indonesia and its culture, she also wondered why there were so many beggars around, particularly in Bandung, where you come across beggars almost everywhere.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Akbar backs aide's governorship bid
Akbar backs aide's governorship bid BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: In an apparent effort to strengthen his control in regions, Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung announced his support for party member Syamsul Mu'arif's gubernatorial bid in the province. Syamsul, former information minister, has expressed his readiness to contest the first direct gubernatorial election, which is slated for June next year. Akbar has asked party members in the province to prepare for the election.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia waives the rules?
Indonesia waives the rules? Everywhere Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) goes the skeletons of the past rattle like hell, and they will cause him enormous problems. The tight web of corruption, which has efficiently engulfed all walks of life, has virtually left no one who can say, hand on heart, "I am Mr. Clean". You don't get anything in Indonesia for nothing, and that has been the case for a long while now.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta awaits one-stop service to raise investment
Jakarta awaits one-stop service to raise investment Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Jakarta administration is currently drafting a new bylaw on investment in an effort to cut down on lengthy red-tape, aimed at encouraging investment in the capital. In the revised draft obtained by The Jakarta Post, the administration will provide a one-stop service for investors operating in Jakarta.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Transport council still idle two months after recruitment
Transport council still idle two months after recruitment Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta It has been almost two months since the 13 members of the City Transportation Council were announced, but they cannot start work because the city administration has yet to install them. "It's anticlimactic, as the administration had urged the council recruitment committee to complete the recruitment process immediately," committee member Tulus Abadi told The Jakarta Post on Sunday.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Taufik, Sony get first-round byes
Taufik, Sony get first-round byes Eva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia's singles hopefuls Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat and Sony Dwi Kuncoro will receive a bye in the first round of the US$250,000 China Open badminton tournament in Guangzhou on Tuesday. From the draw, which was released on www.worldbadminton.net, on Tuesday, Sony is likely to face his tough test in the third round against Malaysia's top shuttler Wong Choong Hann.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
leaded gasoline is still needed
leaded gasoline is still needed Bob Larbey, Jakarta In 2003, Indonesia's government expressed its intention to ban leaded gasoline in 2005. This would mean the entire gasoline- powered vehicle fleet, ie cars, taxis, motor cycles, mopeds and bajas will next year be running on unleaded fuel. One of the urgent issues that need to be addressed by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his cabinet is a review of this policy.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Running is fun, and for everyone
Running is fun, and for everyone Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Eko grabbed his medal and held it high, proud to have crossed the finish line in the World Run Day on Sunday, organized by the British International School (BIS) in Bintaro, Tangerang. Although he did not place in the three-kilometer and five- kilometer non-competitive runs, all participants who made it through the finish line received a medal.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock market set for new 900 level: Analysts
Stock market set for new 900 level: Analysts The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Composite Index will likely increase to a new level of over 900 points this week as the stock market continues to gain further momentum from various positive sentiments, analysts said. "Such a level (900 points) is highly probable," Arwani Pradjaja of Mandiri Securities said on Sunday.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes four houses in Ambon
Fire razes four houses in Ambon AMBON, Maluku: Fire razed four houses in Ambon city late on Friday, but no fatalities were reported. The fire began in one of the four houses and quickly spread to neighboring homes in the densely populated area of Skip, Sirimau Kota district, Ambon city. Two fire trucks were deployed to the scene and were able to extinguish the blaze after an hour. Authorities believe the fire was sparked by a short circuit. -- JP
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government struggles to cut deficit
Government struggles to cut deficit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Soaring oil prices raising government spending on the fuel subsidy, and coupled with the shortfall in a number of revenue targets, has left the government under intense pressure to avoid a wider-than-expected 2004 budget deficit. As against a full-year target of Rp 26.3 trillion (some US$2.9 billion), or 1.3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), the budget deficit has already reached Rp 27.4 trillion as of Oct.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Antam sees lower nickel price
Antam sees lower nickel price Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta State-owned mining firm PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) forecasts a lower nickel price next year as metal brokers are expected to reduce speculation activities on the commodity. Antam president director Dedi Aditya Sumanagara said the average price for nickel contained in ferronickel was likely to stand at between US$4.50 and $5 per pound next year, down from the current average of $6.19 per pound.
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Performance contract praised
Performance contract praised M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Antigraft activists lauded on Sunday the performance advancement campaign initiated by State Minister of Administrative Reforms Taufik Effendi, but questioned his office's ability to effectively muster sweeping changes.
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2 x 27
2 x 27 Floods hit Central Java and Sumatra, one person drowns JP/5/RADIO 1 x 50 Bandung radio stations threatened by network radio JP/2/CLASH 1 x 27 Clashes damage houses, ships JP/5/RENTAL 2 x 28 Car-rental business booms ahead of Idul Fitri festivity
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Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 8, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 8, 2004 Exhibitions * Photo Images De Cirque, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3907716), until Nov. 12. * Fine Arts Agoes Jolly Sendiri, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, Nov. 24 to Dec. 4. * Painting Rediscovering Indonesia by Italian Maestro Agostino De Romanis, Gedung Arsip Nasional (the National Archive Building), Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, (Tel.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Legislators slammed over petition
Legislators slammed over petition Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Observers have criticized House of Representatives members for going ahead with their plan to summon President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to explain his position on the chief of the Indonesian Military (TNI). The Nationhood Coalition faction and the National Awakening Party (PKB) oppose Susilo's decision to revoke a letter by former president Megawati Soekarnoputri to the House.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
International tribunal could try rights abusers: Jones
International tribunal could try rights abusers: Jones M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The acquittal of former East Timor governor Abilio Soares of human rights abuse highlights the flawed Indonesian human rights court and could prompt the international community to set up a tribunal to right the wrongs in the judicial process, analysts say.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
House factions continue talks to end deadlock
House factions continue talks to end deadlock Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The 10 factions in the House of Representatives continued their negotiations on Sunday night in an attempt to put an end to the weeks-long dispute over commission posts, which has stopped the House from functioning. The five factions grouped in the People's Coalition pledged to join a House plenary session scheduled for Tuesday, which is being arranged by the rival Nationhood Coalition.
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Down's syndrome children prove themselves at World Run Day
Down's syndrome children prove themselves at World Run Day Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Eko grabbed his medal and held it high, proud to have crossed the finish line in the World Run Day on Sunday, organized by the British International School (BIS) in Bintaro, Tangerang. Although he did not place in the three-kilometer and five- kilometer non-competitive runs, all participants who made it through the finish line received a medal.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tension eases within the House: Speaker
Tension eases within the House: Speaker The Jakarta Post Jakarta House of Representatives Speaker Agung Laksono claimed on Saturday the two opposing coalitions in the legislature had agreed to put an end to their current deadlock, with the People's Coalition promising to attend plenary and commission meetings. Agung said the agreement was reached during an informal meeting between House leaders and the leaders of the 10 House factions on Friday evening.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Iraqi finance minister survives bomb attack
Iraqi finance minister survives bomb attack Agencies, Baghdad/Dubai/London Iraqi Finance Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi survived an assassination attempt on Sunday, when a large car bomb exploded in his home street in central Baghdad, killing two people. "I am fine. I was far away from the place where this explosion happened," Abdul Mahdi told Reuters by telephone.
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Thai PM cancels APEC attendance
Thai PM cancels APEC attendance THAILAND: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who hosted last year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, will not attend this year's meeting later this month in Chile, a government spokesman said on Sunday. Thaksin said on Friday he would not take part in the APEC summit if violence escalated in his country's Muslim-dominated southern provinces, where killings of Buddhists have become daily occurrences.
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Woman convict faces execution
Woman convict faces execution Iman D. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Eight years after the Surabaya District Court found her guilty of premeditated murder, Astini is to face the firing squad after Idul Fitri. She will be the ninth Indonesian convict to be executed since 1978. Thousands of others are believed to have been executed without trial for their involvement in the now banned Indonesian Communist Party.
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Helping the Palestinians while cleaning our home
Helping the Palestinians while cleaning our home Kornelius Purba, Jerusalem What is the relation between the Acehnese and the Palestinians? "Look at the TV news. Then you can talk about the injustices faced by the Palestinians," an Israeli national bluntly replied when asked by an Indonesian about the human rights abuses committed by the Israelis against the Palestinians during a conversation in Galilee.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Telkomsel set to attract customers from remote areas
Telkomsel set to attract customers from remote areas Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia's biggest cellular operator, Telkomsel, plans to cover every district across the archipelago next year in a bid to attract more customers, including those in the low-income bracket and in remote areas. The company had expanded into in every one of Indonesia's 352 regencies and municipalities, president director Bajoe Narbito said recently.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hidayat gives Assembly new role
Hidayat gives Assembly new role M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta One day before the People's Consultative Assembly held a session to swear in president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, numerous national newspapers ran pictures of Hidayat Nur Wahid, the new Assembly speaker, making a bed he had installed in his newly occupied office. Hidayat was pictured stretching a white sheet over the bed. On top of the bed lay a prayer rug, a symbol of piety for Muslims.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo checks travellers' safety
Susilo checks travellers' safety The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited a major bus terminal and railway station in the capital on Sunday to make sure transportation providers were ready for the annual exodus ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday. In a 30-minute visit to Kampung Rambutan bus terminal in East Jakarta and another half an hour at Gambir railway station in Central Jakarta, the President spent his time talking to with people going home for the holiday.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Herculean task of health minister
Herculean task of health minister From Koran Tempo In her swearing-in ceremony on Oct. 21, Health Minister Siti Fadilah Supari expressed her commitment to ensuring that under her leadership the health ministry would be corruption-free, disciplined and hard-working.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang says no land for housing
Tangerang says no land for housing TANGERANG: The Tangerang administration is considering scrapping plans to build low-cost housing for civil servants because it cannot acquire the land necessary for the project. "It is impossible to find enough land for the project. Even if we could find the land, the administration budget could not afford it," the head of the Tangerang housing and resettlement agency, Roetiwie, was quoted as saying by Antara on Friday.
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Nokia serious about multimedia on cell phones
Nokia serious about multimedia on cell phones Zatni Arbi, Contributor/zatni@cbn.net.id Due to my hectic schedule, I didn't go to the Gran Melia Hotel on Oct. 28 or Oct. 29, the two days Nokia Indonesia was launching its new Communicator 9500. It was also not my top priority, as I had had the chance to play around with it for a week and wrote my review here before the event. However, I was told later that, on those two days, people stood in line for hours eager to buy a unit right then and there.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. should build closer ties with RI: Downer
U.S. should build closer ties with RI: Downer Agencies, Canberra/Sydney, Australia Australia has urged the United States to build on its relationship with a more democratic Indonesia, Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer said on Sunday. He said the United States has a greater counterterrorism role to play with Indonesia following the direct election of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso blames migrants for prevailing urban woes
Sutiyoso blames migrants for prevailing urban woes The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday the large number of migrants pouring into Jakarta looking for work was to blame for many of the city's problems. "The large number of people migrating here and looking for jobs in the city takes up much of our attention," Sutiyoso said. "That is why we have to do something about all the migrants coming into the city.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fighting injustice
Fighting injustice The Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) and the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR) have conducted raids against entertainment venues. Why don't they just raid Terminal III of Soekarno-Hatta Airport? A lot of injustice happens there. For example, my brother's maid recently went to the airport to pick up her sister, who was arriving from overseas. Upon entering the parking lot, she was asked to pay Rp 80,000.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
YLKI opens holiday complaint centers
YLKI opens holiday complaint centers JAKARTA: The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) has opened three centers for holidaymakers to file complaints on traveling home over Idul Fitri, including on the means of transportation they utilized and any problems they faced. The centers, which opened on Sunday, are located at: Kampung Rambutan bus terminal, East Jakarta; Lebak Bulus bus terminal, South Jakarta; and Pasar Senen railway station, Central Jakarta. The centers will run from 8 a.m. on Nov.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Improve welfare of teachers
Improve welfare of teachers From Media Indonesia Generally, teachers in Indonesia, particularly those teaching at elementary schools in remote places, are poorly paid. To show the people that the government in its first 100 days can improve things in the educational sector, the salaries of elementary school teachers assigned to remote places must be immediately raised. The government should also find out how much other countries, like Malaysia, Britain and Holland, pay their teachers.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police, IDI to sign MoU on probes
Police, IDI to sign MoU on probes JAKARTA: Jakarta Police and the Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) are to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) containing guidelines for the investigation of malpractice complaints in the future. "Hopefully, the guidelines will speed up police investigations into malpractice cases," city police detectives chief Sr. Comr. Mathius Salempang said on Friday.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Adrian to face trial soon for role in BNI scandal
Adrian to face trial soon for role in BNI scandal Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A major suspect in a multimillion dollar case of fraud involving state bank BNI, Adrian Herling Waworuntu, will soon stand trial after the Attorney General's Office has completed his case file. Office spokesman RJ Soehandojo said on Sunday that Adrian, who is currently in the custody of the prosecutors, would be charged with corruption and money laundering.
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Explosion rocks Makassar
Explosion rocks Makassar MAKASSAR. South Sulawesi: Residents of Jl. Pampang in downtown Makassar woke up on Saturday morning to an explosion that caused minor damage to three houses. A witness, Daeng Saoda, said the explosion came minutes after he set alight garbage in front of his house. He said his garbage did not contain any metal or flammable objects. The roof of his house was damaged by shrapnel, as were two houses next door. No fatalities were reported. East Makassar Police chief Adj. Sr.
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Gunshots alarm local residents
Gunshots alarm local residents AMBON, Maluku: Gunshots late on Friday caused panic among residents of a mainly Muslim neighborhood in riot-torn Ambon city, the capital of Maluku province. Hundreds of men in the neighborhood in Wainitu subdistrict ran out of their homes to see what was happening. The shots were reportedly fired into the air by police officers after a motorcyclist refused to stop as ordered by the officers. "It was unnecessary to fire shots into the air.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Car-rental business booms ahead of Idul Fitri
Car-rental business booms ahead of Idul Fitri Antara The car-rental business is thriving ahead of Idul Fitri festivities in many cities across the nation, including Palembang and Semarang. Many families argue that renting a car is much more efficient than taking the bus or the train. By hiring a car, families can travel at their own convenience and enjoy more privacy.
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Indonesia appeals for worker's life
Indonesia appeals for worker's life Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian Embassy of Malaysia has filed an appeal against the death sentence given to Indonesian maid Herlina Trisnawati, who was found guilty of murdering her employer. Consular affairs bureau chief Supeno Sahid said on Sunday Herlina's lawyer was waiting for the Court of Appeal to schedule the hearing. "We submitted the appeal on Friday," Supeno told The Jakarta Post.
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'Idul Fitri means new hope'
'Idul Fitri means new hope' Muslims worldwide will celebrate Idul Fitri on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 after one month of fasting. It is a contemplative time when people seek forgiveness from their family, friends and colleagues. The Jakarta Post asked some residents what Idul Fitri means to them. Imron, 26, is a busker. He lives in Pancoran, South Jakarta: This year, Idul Fitri means new hope for me. Just recently I got a job as a kiosk attendant.
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Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 8, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 8, 2004 Exhibitions * Photo Images De Cirque, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3907716), until Nov. 12. * Fine Arts Agoes Jolly Sendiri, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, Nov. 24 to Dec. 4. * Painting Rediscovering Indonesia by Italian Maestro Agostino De Romanis, Gedung Arsip Nasional (the National Archive Building), Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, (Tel.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
One person drowns in flood
One person drowns in flood The Jakarta Post, Kebumen/Pekanbaru Floods continued plaguing several parts of Java and Sumatra provinces on Sunday, inundating hundreds of houses and leaving at least one person dead. The victim, identified as 55-year old Supardi, drowned in a flood that hit Tegalrejo village in Poncowarno district, Kebumen regency, Central Java. Local villagers reported that Supardi drowned in the Wadaslintang canal early on Sunday.
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NAC clarifies
NAC clarifies Regarding the article by Carla Bianpoen on SENI (The Jakarta Post), Oct. 31, the National Arts Council (NAC) would like to clarify that SENI Singapore 2004 is jointly organized by the National Arts Council and the Singapore Art Museum of the National Heritage Board, with partners TheatreWorks and Multimedia Art Asia Pacific. It is sponsored by Lee Foundation and Singapore Tourism Board. HO HWEI AN National Arts Council Singapore