Archive: 14 December 2004
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Tue, 14 Dec 2004
RI dominates Science Olympiad
RI dominates Science OlympiadSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia came out the winner of the country's first International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) with eight gold medals on Monday and grabbed the Overall Winner's Trophy.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
1. Christmas (40) - 60 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x10)
1. Christmas (40) - 60 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x10)Susilo orders security tightened for holidays 2. Energy (40) - 42 pts 3cols 2lines (2x21)Global oil firms ask govt to fix investment climate 3. Global (30) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) BI suspends operations of troubled Bank Global 4.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
* Legislator dies as bus plunges into ravine Page 2
* Legislator dies as bus plunges into ravine Page 2 * Minister in hot water over fraud allegations Page 4 * Enraged Regent, son skirmish with activist Page 5 * Infrastructure projects urgent Page 6 * Monorail developer warns of more traffic woes ahead Page 8 * Tiger heats up as season winds to...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Managing waste properly
Managing waste properlyFrom Koran TempoI have been wondering if the government can draw up a regulation on the proper management of waste, which regulates the separation of organic from inorganic garbage and recycling.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Telekom Malaysia spreads its wings to RI, India
Telekom Malaysia spreads its wings to RI, IndiaDow Jones, Kuala Lumpur Telekom Malaysia Bhd. has begun to spread its wings overseas, but it will be awhile before its Indian and Indonesian investments begin to pay off in substantially stronger earnings.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
1. EXXON: 1 X 42
1. EXXON: 1 X 42 ExxonMobil promises billions in benefits for Cepu 2. MAHATHIR: 2 X 21 Mahathir urges Malaysian firms to relocate to RI 3. MICROSOFT: 2 X 24 Microsoft Indonesia builds 21 computer access points 4. SCIENCE: 1 X 32 Indonesia dominates Science Olympiad 5.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Four advance to semifinals
Four advance to semifinalsFadli The Jakarta Post/Batam Four Indonesian boxers advanced to the semifinals in the 20th President's Cup here on Monday.Light-flyweight hopeful Destesa Moniaga defeated Imran Hafeeq of Pakistan 19-13, while Dadan Amanda brushed aside MDK Wanniarachchi of Sri Lanka 24-15...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Shares end lower on fuel price hike worries
Shares end lower on fuel price hike worriesDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower on Monday on worries that the government's plan to sharply increase fuel prices next year would result in social instability and also hurt the financial performance of many companies, dealers said.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Indonesia reaches Tiger Cup semis, S'pore set to follow
Indonesia reaches Tiger Cup semis, S'pore set to followAgence France-Presse, Hanoi Indonesia booked a place in the semifinals of the Tiger Cup with an easy 8-0 win over Cambodia in Hanoi Monday, while Singapore looked set to follow suit with a 6-2 victory over Laos.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Interpol cops grilled over convict's escape
Interpol cops grilled over convict's escapeEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three Interpol officers are under investigation over the disappearance of Sudjiono Timan, who was convicted in a Rp 2 trillion graft case.National Police spokesman Insp. Gen.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Government to settle Cemex dispute in 42 days
Government to settle Cemex dispute in 42 daysRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new government aims to settle an investment dispute with Mexico-based cement producer Cemex SA in 42 days, in a bid to help maintain investors' confidence in the economy, according to a minister.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
JP/1/LATE
JP/1/LATELate paper Due to technical problems, The Jakarta Post's Monday edition arrived late to subscribers in most parts of the country. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. -- Publisher
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
1 x 44
1 x 44 Acting regent installed despite huge protest JP/5/PAPUA2 x 28 Papuan people warned against celebrating independence JP/5/KPK3 x 17 KPK should take over graft probes in West Java: NGO JP/5/REGENT1 x 50 Regent assaults activist for accusing him of graft
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
House member dies as bus plunges into ravine
House member dies as bus plunges into ravineSlamet Susanto and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A bus carrying at least 13 House of Representatives members plunged into a ravine in Bantul regency, Yogyakarta, on Monday, leaving one of them dead and the other 12 House members injured.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Infrastructure projects important, but selective
Infrastructure projects important, but selectiveUmar Juoro, Jakarta The government has unveiled ambitious programs for infrastructure development. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has himself said on various occasions that Indonesia needs US$72 billion for infrastructure development over the next...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Businesses told to have some heart
Businesses told to have some heart JAKARTA: The Indonesian Heart Foundation (YJI) is appealing to businesses to put aside a part of their annual revenue to help promote a healthy lifestyle and to finance the medical costs of poor people suffering from heart disease.Foundation chairwoman Nerry A.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Indonesia sets its eyes on Mideast peace process
Indonesia sets its eyes on Mideast peace processIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has made the Middle East peace process -- including an independent Palestine -- one of its foreign policy cornerstones.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Amien exhorts House to remain critical of govt
Amien exhorts House to remain critical of govtKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Amien Rais called on the House of Representatives on Monday to maintain its critical attitude toward the new government in order to bring about positive...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Nabire quake losses total Rp 425b
Nabire quake losses total Rp 425b NABIRE, Papua: The Nabire earthquake, measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale, caused the government and local residents losses of Rp 425 billion (US$47.2 million), the Nabire regent said on Monday.Regent A.P.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Traffic bumps annoy drivers
Traffic bumps annoy drivers JAKARTA: Annoyed by speed bumps residents have placed on the road down to Tanjung Priok port, public minivan drivers staged a strike blocking the road on Monday, Tempointeraktif.com reported.The drivers parked their vehicles along Jl.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Education and worship issue
Education and worship issueFrom KompasIn connection with the recent report in Kompas (Nov. 30) on the Sang Timur school affair, we would like to explain that the school committee and students' parents have met with the mayor of Tangerang to voice complaints and exchange views for a concrete...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
MRT system gets presidential nod
MRT system gets presidential nodFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has voiced support for the proposed construction of an integrated mass rapid transportation (MRT) system in the capital.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Yogyakarta hosts learning conference
Yogyakarta hosts learning conference YOGYAKARTA: Some 160 members of the Asian South Pacific Bureau of Adult Education (ASPBAE), representing 30 countries in the region, are attending a weeklong conference of learning in Yogyakarta, which started on Monday.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Papuan people warned against celebrating independence
Papuan people warned against celebrating independenceNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Police personnel will not hesitate to arrest any parties who attempt to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the proclamation of the West Melanesian State, a top police officer in Papua warned on...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Constitutional Court defends 'controversial' tax tribunal
Constitutional Court defends 'controversial' tax tribunalRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court ruled on Monday that the Tax Tribunal was constitutional, dismissing the petition from a local businessman for the dissolution of the agency.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Give-and-take policy excels
Give-and-take policy excelsV.K. Chin, The Star /Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia If there is any issue likely to cause friction between Indonesia and Malaysia it will most probably be the issue of illegal immigrants from the republic.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Mahathir urges Malaysian firms to relocate to RI
Mahathir urges Malaysian firms to relocate to RIFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohammad urged Malaysian companies that employ Indonesian workers to relocate their businesses to Indonesia on Monday.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Rupiah Rates Dec.13
Rupiah Rates Dec.13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,331.87 6,575.95 6,989.87 6,917.81 Brunei dollar 1 5,896.64 5,287.60 5,621.59 5,562.48 Canadian dollar 1 7,964.16 7,142.97 7,592.67 7,514.31 Swiss franc 1 8,410.09 7,542.75 8,017.80 7,934.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Keppel may build RI shipyard
Keppel may build RI shipyard JAKARTA: A Keppel Corp. unit may build a shipyard in Indonesia as Southeast Asia's biggest oil producing nation opens up more areas for exploration to boost oil and natural gas output, executive director Choo Chiau Beng said.Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
PPATK warns insurance firms of money laundering schemes
PPATK warns insurance firms of money laundering schemesUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An insurance company receives a customer, who wants to sign up for a life insurance policy worth a whopping Rp 100 billion (US$ 11 million) and makes no fuss in having to pay whatever premium is required.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Water company fined over foul bid
Water company fined over foul bidThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) fined on Monday water operator PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) Rp 1 billion (US$111,111) for colluding in a service tender late last year.KPPU member Soy M.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Japan to help finance Jakarta MRT
Japan to help finance Jakarta MRTAgencies, Jakarta Japan has expressed readiness to help development of the mass rapid transportation (MRT) project in Jakarta, which is expected to take a total investment of US$780 million.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Microsoft Indonesia builds 21 computer access points
Microsoft Indonesia builds 21 computer access pointsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In yet another effort to bridge the gaping digital divide across the country, PT Microsoft Indonesia has launched 21 community training and learning centers (CTLC) to provide access to the latest information...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Susilo, Xanana in Bali for talks
Susilo, Xanana in Bali for talks JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will hold on Tuesday the first bilateral talks with East Timor President Xanana Gusmao since taking office.The meeting will take place at the Tampak Siring Presidential Palace in Bali, where Susilo will also host a dinner...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
'United, victims are invincible'
'United, victims are invincible'Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The events of Nov. 18, 1998 were sobering for Maria Catarina Sumarsih, as they were for the nation, yet they also sparked in her the drive to fight for human rights.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Court rejects Bojong protest
Court rejects Bojong protest BOGOR: The Cibinong District Court rejected on Monday claims filed by residents of Bojong, Klapanunggal, challenging the legality of detaining 19 villagers as suspects for a riot last month.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Waste disposal and welfare
Waste disposal and welfareFrom Koran TempoThe recent riot at the waste treatment plant in Bojong, Bogor, which left several villagers hospitalized, has aroused public concern over the fate of ordinary people struggling to make a living.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
JP/5/PAPUA
JP/5/PAPUAPapuans warned against celebrating West Melanesian independenceNethy Dharma Somba The Jakarta Post/JayapuraPolice personnel will not hesitate to arrest any parties who attempt to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the proclamation of the West Melanesian State, a top police officer in...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Six inmates recaptured
Six inmates recaptured JAKARTA: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin said on Monday that six of the 31 inmates who escaped from a children's penitentiary in Medan on Friday have been recaptured.Police are still tracking down the remaining 25 inmates, he said.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, December 14, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, December 14, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Documentary8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Settlement in works over human rights case involving Unocal
Settlement in works over human rights case involving UnocalPaul Chavez, Associated Press, Los Angeles, California Oil giant Unocal Corp. has reached an agreement in principle to settle human rights lawsuits involving allegations of enslaved labor during a 1990s pipeline project in Southeast Asia, a...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Global oil firms urge govt to fix investment climate
Global oil firms urge govt to fix investment climateDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An international conference on energy and mining got underway on Monday with participants emphasizing the absolute necessity for a greatly improved investment climate in Indonesia, so that it can take...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Disabled students get scholarships
Disabled students get scholarshipsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mohammad Afdal, 21, adjusted his glasses several times as he squinted at the words written in bold across the white corkboard: "Rp 90 million in scholarships".
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Bosnia and Herzegovina FM to visit RI
Bosnia and Herzegovina FM to visit RIAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Foreign affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Mladen Ivanic will arrive in Jakarta on Tuesday for talks on bilateral issues, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ambassador to Indonesia said in Jakarta.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Agung challenges Akbar for Golkar leadership post
Agung challenges Akbar for Golkar leadership postKurniawan Hari and Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya House of Representatives Speaker Agung Laksono threw down the gauntlet against Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung on Monday, saying he was ready to vie for the party's top post...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
'My maid doesn't have to work on Sundays'
'My maid doesn't have to work on Sundays' It is common for families, with or without children, in big cities such as Jakarta to hire one or two maids to do the house chores while they are working. However, many housemaids, particularly those who live-in, have to work every single day without...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
ExxonMobil promises billions in benefits for Cepu
ExxonMobil promises billions in benefits for CepuEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta ExxonMobil Corp, which has been locked in negotiations with the Indonesian government to develop a huge oil field in East Java, says it plans to spend $2 billion on the project.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Runaway impostor caught dining in Ancol
Runaway impostor caught dining in AncolEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After more than two years on the Jakarta Police's most-wanted list, Raden Dodi Sumadi alias Harry Sumadi was arrested on Sunday afternoon in a cottage in Ancol, North Jakarta, while having a dinner meeting with colleagues.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Regent assaults activist for accusing him of graft
Regent assaults activist for accusing him of graftOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Enraged by corruption allegations against him, a regent in Lampung province took the law into his own hands, reportedly assaulting the chairman of an antigraft non-governmental organization (NGO).
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Acting regent installed despite huge protest
Acting regent installed despite huge protestRusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda A large protest momentarily prevented East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna A.F. from swearing in Awang Dharma Bakti as acting Kutai Kartanegara regent on Monday.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Science Olympiad lacks publicity
Science Olympiad lacks publicityFrom RepublikaThe International Science Olympiad for junior high school levels is underway in Indonesia from Dec. 5 to Dec. 14. This is indeed an important event and has great long-term benefit.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Seaweed jelly poisons children
Seaweed jelly poisons children PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Three siblings were taken to hospital in Palembang on Sunday after they ate jelly made of seaweed.Rasyid, the father of the three children, said they vomited after eating the jelly, which they bought from a shop nearby their home.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
BI suspends operations of Bank Global
BI suspends operations of Bank GlobalLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia decided on Monday to temporarily suspend Bank Global Internasional for a month as the financial health of the small-size bank has continued to deteriorate.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUSCouncillors find sex workers at mallPEKANBARU, Riau: In an impromptu visit, several councillors visited at dawn on Sunday a mall on Jl. Sudirman, here, to discover that reports of sex workers operating in the mall were true.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Govt to let councils set water rates
Govt to let councils set water ratesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the enactment of a controversial water resources law, the government is expected to surrender its power to determine water rates and manage regional tap water companies to regional consultative councils.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
WB mulls high-case loan scheme for Indonesia
WB mulls high-case loan scheme for IndonesiaDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank, one of the country's main creditors, could raise its loan commitment to Indonesia in the near future in view of the continued progress Indonesia is making in its economic reform agenda.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Councillors find sex workers at mall
Councillors find sex workers at mall PEKANBARU, Riau: In an impromptu visit, several councillors visited at dawn on Sunday a mall on Jl. Sudirman, here, to discover that reports of sex workers operating in the mall were true.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Alexander C. Chandra
Alexander C. Chandra Jakarta2. Ryes -- Forming a single market: Theory and reality 1 x 30 Theory, reality of a single market Romeo A. Reyes Jakarta3. Star -- Give-and-take policy excels 2 x 21 Give-and-take policy excels in RI-KL ties V.K. Chin The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
ASEAN community and people of Southeast Asia
ASEAN community and people of Southeast AsiaAlexander C. Chandra, Jakarta The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has gradually deepened its integration schemes over the 37 years of its existence.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Monorail developer warns of more traffic woes ahead
Monorail developer warns of more traffic woes aheadDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the monorail construction work started again after it stopped for months, the project developer made a public apology on Monday for the traffic disruption it has caused, suggesting the public avoid the...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Singapore, Malaysia push further economic, air links With
Singapore, Malaysia push further economic, air links With Associted Press, Singapore Officials from Singapore and Malaysia pushed for expanding air links and investment between the Southeast Asian neighbors on Monday, as their leaders met in the Malaysian capital to resolve long-standing disputes.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
KPK, court to talk about Puteh case
KPK, court to talk about Puteh case JAKARTA: Leaders of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) plan to visit the Anti-Corruption Court to discuss technical matters involving the corruption trial of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
JP/5/KUTAI
JP/5/KUTAIActing regent installed despite huge protestRusman The Jakarta Post/SamarindaA large protest momentarily prevented East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna A.F. from swearing in Awang Dharma Bakti as acting Kutai Kartanegara regent on Monday.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
West Java targets 45m tourists
West Java targets 45m tourists BANDUNG, West Java: The West Java Tourism and Culture Office aims to attract at least 45 million tourists to the province next year.As of November, this year over 37 million tourists visited West Java, giving the provincial administration reason to increase its...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Theory, reality of a single market
Theory, reality of a single marketRomeo A. Reyes, Jakarta In theory, a single market is one where barriers to the flow of goods and non-factor services in the product market and of capital and labor in the factor market have been removed.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Diplomats told to improve services
Diplomats told to improve services JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono asked Indonesian embassies and representative offices around the world to improve their services for overseas Indonesians.Addressing 119 Indonesian ambassadors, counselors and diplomats on Monday, the President said that...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Kali Malang bridge obstructed
Kali Malang bridge obstructedFrom Warta KotaThe bridge over Kali Malang as part of the Jaka Setia intersection in South Bekasi is now packed with food stalls that line the sidewalk around the south end of the structure.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Illegal dual citizenship
Illegal dual citizenship I am responding Soetami Koestomo's letter On dual citizenship in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 4. Like you, I feel offended that a foreigner is able to illegally get an Indonesian passport.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
SBY orders security tightened for holidays
SBY orders security tightened for holidaysFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Palu President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered authorities on Monday to tighten security ahead of the Christmas and New Year's holidays following attacks on two churches in the Central...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Virus found in blood supply
Virus found in blood supply BEKASI: Testing of blood stocks belonging to the Indonesian Red Cross Bekasi has found 30 blood bags contaminated with viruses, including HIV and Hepatitis B and C, a Red Cross official said on Monday.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Same difference
Same difference There are probably four positive faculties that distinguish man from other mammals. The first is the fortitude to persevere and overcome the greatest of challenges. The second is a proclivity to acts of immeasurable compassion.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Worker export companies shut down in E. Jakarta
Worker export companies shut down in E. JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police and officials from the Ministry of Manpower raided several worker export companies in East Jakarta on Sunday, making six arrests, an officer said on Monday.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Defense ministry to host discussion
Defense ministry to host discussion JAKARTA: The Ministry of Defense will host a roundtable discussion here in January on the future of the country's defense industry."All relevant ministries and local arms suppliers, engineering experts, military analysts and critics from various non- governmental...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
JP/5/cap
JP/5/capJP/RusmanPOWER STRUGGLE: Former Kutai Kartanegara regent Syaukani (in center, wearing black Muslim cap) is escorted by his supporters into his car after speaking at a protest rally in support of him. East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna A.F.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Indonesian boxers advance
Indonesian boxers advanceFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Four Indonesian boxers advanced to the semifinals in the 20th President's Cup here on Monday.Light-flyweight hopeful Destesa Moniaga defeated Imran Hafeeq of Pakistan 19-13, while Dadan Amanda brushed aside MDK Wanniarachchi of Sri Lanka 24-15...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
RP portfolio falls 29 percent
RP portfolio falls 29 percent MANILA: Foreign portfolio flows into the Philippines fell 29 percent from a year ago to US$104.4 million in November on concerns about a possible sovereign credit rating downgrade, the central bank said on Monday.The figure stood at US$147.7 million in November 2003.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Police say no charge to report stolen car, public beg to differ
Police say no charge to report stolen car, public beg to differEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though residents say different, the Jakarta Police claim reporting a stolen vehicle is free of charge, quick and convenient.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
KPK should take over graft probes in West Java: NGO
KPK should take over graft probes in West Java: NGOYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung The powerful Corruption Eradication Committee (KPK) should take over graft probes into West Java councillors and government officials, a group of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) said on Monday.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
1. DISCOURSE: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS
1. DISCOURSE: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS Municipal discipline needed for more livable city 2. GOLKAR: 3 LINES, 14 COUNTS Agung challenges Akbar for Golkar leadership post 3. ACIDENT: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS House member dies as bus plunges into gully 4.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Minister in hot water over fraud allegation
Minister in hot water over fraud allegationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's Democratic Party called for the resignation of State Minister for State Enterprises Sugiharto on Monday, citing a number of alleged irregularities committed by the state minister.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Kali Malang bridge obstructed
Kali Malang bridge obstructed From Warta KotaThe bridge over Kali Malang as part of the Jaka Setia intersection in South Bekasi is now packed with food stalls that line the sidewalk around the south end of the structure.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Singapore dollar, baht rise on back of stronger yen
Singapore dollar, baht rise on back of stronger yenChristina Soon, Bloomberg, Singapore The Singapore dollar had its biggest gain in almost nine months and Thailand's baht rose after the yen strengthened, reducing the need for Asian central banks to sell to protect exporters against Japanese...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
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Minister in hot water over fraud allegation 2. Timan (35) Interpol cops grilled over convict's escape 3. Water (40) 1 x 32 Govt to let councils set water rates 4. Scholar (35) 1 x 32 Disabled students get scholarships 5. AMien (30) 2 x 27 Amien exhorts House to remain critical of govt
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Municipal discipline needed for more livable city
Municipal discipline needed for more livable city The Jakarta Post's Dewi Santoso and Primastuti Handayani recently spoke with Gordon Benton, an urban planner with the Lippo Karawaci housing estate in Tangerang, west of Jakarta, on the secrets behind the success of the estate and his advice on how...