Archive: 19 February 2004
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Thu, 19 Feb 2004
[b]Behind the scenes on
Behind the scenes on the busway projectSachin Gopalan Business Analyst Jakarta sachin.gopalan@jditeam.com 2. Bharat -- Multipolar world may emerge from collapse of dollar 2 x 30Multipolar world may emerge from decline of greenback Bharat Jhunjhunwala Columnist New Delhi bharatj@nda.vsnl.net.in
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Naming people with AIDS May I strongly protest your naming of the person who died of AIDS in Mataram (First AIDS death reported in NTB, The Jakarta Post, Feb. 17, 2004, page 5). This violates the accepted principles of ethical and empathetic journalism.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Police hunts for perpetrators behind pornographic pictures
Police hunts for perpetrators behind pornographic picturesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Internet users have been bombarded recently with pornographic pictures of a local female TV soap star and a rock band guitarist, which have become a hot topic on local gossip shows and made headlines in...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Dengue death toll hits 166
Dengue death toll hits 166Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The death toll in the dengue fever outbreak has reached 166 from the at least 8,135 people infected nationwide, as health authorities are struggling to identify the virus responsible for the rapid spread of the disease.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Knock! Knock! 'Jumantik' is here
Knock! Knock! 'Jumantik' is hereThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta From next week one of your neighbors may knock on your door and show you a glass jar containing mosquito larvae. When this happens, you know they have been recruited by the city administration as a jumantik (mosquito larvae monitoring...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Locust invasion wrecks havoc in West Sumba
Locust invasion wrecks havoc in West SumbaYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Thousands of hectares of ripened corn in six districts in West Sumba regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), have been destroyed by swarms of locusts over the past few months.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Malaysia: Hard to stop smuggled RI timber
Malaysia: Hard to stop smuggled RI timberReuters Kuala LumpurMalaysia said on Wednesday it was unable to stop smuggled Indonesian wood from reaching its ports due to a legal loophole but pledged to work with green groups that exposed the problem.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Farcical trial
Farcical trial of Akbar Tandjung From Koran Tempo Securing justice in this country seems a difficult task, even more so in the case of the misappropriation of State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds allegedly involving Akbar Tandjung.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Supreme Court's ruling
Supreme Court's rulingFrom Bisnis Indonesia The Supreme Court ruling to exonerate Akbar Tandjung is just a plagiarized, humorous piece by Srimulat, one of the country's famous groups of comedians. However, it falls flat as a joke.Unfortunately, ordinary citizens can do nothing about this.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
BI refuses to weaken rupiah to boost exports
BI refuses to weaken rupiah to boost exportsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) has refused to intervene in the foreign exchange market and weigh in on the rupiah performance against the U.S. dollar to boost exports in spite of calls from local business players.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
KPU names ink tender winners amid financial doubt
KPU names ink tender winners amid financial doubtMoch. N. Kurniawan and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a two-week delay, the General Elections Commission (KPU) announced on Wednesday four companies that won the contract to provide ink for the April 5 legislative election despite some...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Humans blamed for animal-related disease
Humans blamed for animal-related diseaseEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Humans are to blame for the recent spread of many life- threatening diseases that are related to animals, including Bovine Spongiform Encephalophathy (BSE) or mad cow disease, avian influenza, also known as bird...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Bank Danamon net profit jumps by 61%
Bank Danamon net profit jumps by 61%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Danamon, the country's fifth largest bank in terms of assets, announced on Wednesday that 2003 net profit jumped by 61 percent on strong revenue from lending and fee-based activities.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
IBRA's place in history
IBRA's place in history When IBRA closes its doors on Feb. 27, the curtain will come down on one of the most controversial chapters in Indonesia's recent economic history.IBRA (the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency) was established during the Asian crisis in 1998 to rehabilitate Indonesia's...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Patients confused about free care
Patients confused about free careAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the city administration has urged city-run hospitals to prioritize dengue fever patients and provide them with free-of- charge medical services, at city-run Budhi Asih Hospital in East Jakarta, many patients and...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Investors want higher gas output split
Investors want higher gas output splitP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oil and gas implementing body BP Migas has rejected a request from ExxonMobil Indonesia Inc. and ConocoPhilips for a higher production split in the Blok A gas field in Lhokseumawe, Aceh.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Mutual funds remains the best alternative
Mutual funds remains the best alternativeHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although many people have turned their investments into shares to take advantage of the bullish stock market, fund managers still believe that mutual funds will remain the favorite among individual and...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Environment ministers seek to thrash out biodiversity deal
Environment ministers seek to thrash out biodiversity dealEileen Ng Agence France-Presse Kuala LumpurEnvironment ministers from 74 countries opened a two-day United Nations meeting on Wednesday seeking to curb the extinction rate of threatened species and to map out regulations to ensure developing...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid was hospitalized after falling from
SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid was hospitalized after falling from a four-story Singapore flat while hanging out the laundry on Tuesday. She was reported in stable condition.Her employer told the local media that the maid lost her balance and fell out the window.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Behind the scenes on the busway project
Behind the scenes on the busway projectSachin Gopalan, Business Analyst, Jakarta sachin.gopalan@jditeam.com Everyone nowadays seems to be going ballistic over the shiny brand new TransJakarta project of the Governor of Jakarta.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
1. GUN: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. GUN: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Thai PM admits guns smuggled into Aceh came from army arsenal 2. DPR: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 27 Bankers expose weaknesses in deposit insurance plan 3. D-8: 30 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 28 D-8 members open economic summit 4.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Three killed in road accident
Three killed in road accidentSUBANG, West Java: Three people were killed and seven others were severely injured on Tuesday evening when a Mitsubishi Colt minivan overturned in Ciater subdistrict, Subang regency.All were the passengers of the minibus.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Abdul Khalik and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
Abdul Khalik and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local officials, supposedly the frontline of the Jakarta administration's community fix for flooded areas, have done little to help inundated residents, often not even bothering to show up, flood victims said.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Infrastructure investment key to tackling poverty: ILO
Infrastructure investment key to tackling poverty: ILOMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Labor Organization (ILO) recommended on Tuesday the Indonesian government invest in labor-intensive public infrastructure projects and support small and medium enterprises in order...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
WB urges greater cooperation between central, local govts
WB urges greater cooperation between central, local govtsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Clarity of functions between the central and local governments, and the yawning disparity between poor and rich regencies have posed a real threat to regional autonomy in Indonesia, a World...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Factory meal lands hundreds in hospital
Factory meal lands hundreds in hospitalHundreds of employees of PT Mataram Tunggal Garment in Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, were admitted to the hospital on Wednesday with food poisoning. Four of the sick employees were taken to Panti Rapih Hospital in downtown Yogyakarta for intensive medical...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Angie ousts Camerin to reach third round in Indian Open
Angie ousts Camerin to reach third round in Indian OpenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Angelique "Angie" Widjaja of Indonesia beat Maria Elena Camerin of Italy 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the third round of the US$140,000 WTA Indian Open tennis tournament in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
'New taxis only make the traffic worse'
'New taxis only make the traffic worse' The Jakarta administration is planning to launch a new taxi service using Kijang minivans, which can carry more passengers and baggage, despite the 25,000 taxis currently already traversing the city. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents about the issue.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Three killed in road accident
Three killed in road accidentSUBANG, West Java: Three people were killed and seven others were severely injured on Tuesday evening when a Mitsubishi Colt minivan overturned in Ciater subdistrict, Subang regency.All were the passengers of the minibus.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Students clash with Makassar police
Students clash with Makassar police MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Hundreds of students clashed with police on Wednesday during a protest condemning the Supreme Court's unequivocal acquittal of Akbar Tandjung of graft.No fatalities were reported, but several students suffered minor injuries.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Five killed in workplace in 2003
Five killed in workplace in 2003YOGYAKARTA: Accidents in the workplace occurred 332 times at various companies across Yogyakarta mayoralty last year, an official has said. Five were killed, 12 severely injured and 270 others were slightly injured, Sugiman, head of Yogyakarta's Manpower and...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Three killed in road accident
Three killed in road accidentSUBANG, West Java: Three people were killed and seven others were heavily injured on late Tuesday when a Mitsubishi Colt minibus fell upside down in Ciater subdistrict in Subang regency.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Textile makers to face tough challenges: Forum
Textile makers to face tough challenges: ForumSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian textile and apparel industry may further lose its export market share once the quota system in its main U.S. and European markets is scrapped by 2005, an industry leader said.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Nothing to stop approval of water bill
Nothing to stop approval of water billSuherdjoko and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Semarang/Jakarta Despite mounting public opposition, the House of Representatives is set to endorse the controversial water resources bill when it convenes for a plenary session on Thursday.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
S.E. Asian officials worry about cuts in oil production
S.E. Asian officials worry about cuts in oil production Associated Press Manila, PhilippinesThailand and the Philippines expressed concern on Wednesday over recent reductions in world oil production, warning that further cuts could slow global economic growth.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
NU to issue leadership criteria
NU to issue leadership criteria JAKARTA: The country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), will hold a national meeting before the presidential election to draw up a list of criteria for future leaders.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Thai PM admits guns smuggled to Aceh came from army arsenal
Thai PM admits guns smuggled to Aceh came from army arsenal Agencies BangkokHundreds of weapons smuggled into the war-ravaged Indonesian province of Aceh came from a Thai army arsenal, Thailand's prime minister admitted on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Budget carriers in dogfight over skies
Budget carriers in dogfight over skiesMichael Mathes Agence France-Presse Bangkok Thailand's skies are becoming increasingly crowded, and a dogfight is brewing between the kingdom's flagship carrier and upstart budget airlines snapping for a bite of the lucrative aviation sector.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
S'pore sees free trade with India by midyear
S'pore sees free trade with India by midyearRajesh Mahapatra Associated Press New Delhi Singapore's trade minister said on Wednesday his country would likely sign a free-trade pact with India by the middle of this year, paving the way for greater integration of the city-state with the South Asian...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
2 heads
2 heads1. FISH -- 1 x Sudimara, the other face of Bali 2. JAZZ -- 1 x 30 Musicians give Bali all that jazz
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 19, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 19, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Photographs featuring works by Indonesian noted photographer Rama Surya and William R Durman, Cottage Art, Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai 888XX, Pemogan, Denpasar, until Feb. 20. * Painting What is behind a Picture? at K.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Vietnam condemns US ruling in shrimp dumping case
Vietnam condemns US ruling in shrimp dumping caseBen Rowse Agence France-Presse Hanoi Vietnam's seafood industry condemned Wednesday a ruling by a U.S. trade panel that Vietnamese shrimp exports are threatening the American shrimp industry, calling the anti-dumping investigation "absurd".
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
IBRA has failed to cure banks: Analysts
IBRA has failed to cure banks: AnalystsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less than a fortnight before the official Feb. 27 closure of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), economic analysts are saying that the agency has been unsuccessful in carrying out its main task of curing the...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Children banned from election campaigns : Bachtiar
Children banned from election campaigns : BachtiarThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anyone found to have involved children in the upcoming election campaigns will be subject to a maximum five-year prison term or a Rp 100 million (US$11.4 million) fine, Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah said.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Thursday, February 19, 2004
Thursday, February 19, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Documentary7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz10:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m. Singing Contest: Konteswara 1:00 News: Berita Siang2:30 English News Service3:00 TV Drama:...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
E. Timor security bleak: UNPKF
E. Timor security bleak: UNPKFKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The United Nations Peacekeeping Force (UNPKF) in East Timor voiced its negative outlook over local security conditions after the UN mission withdrew on May 20, an Indonesian Military officer said on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Lawmakers accept puzzling 'payments'
Lawmakers accept puzzling 'payments'Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Several West Java legislative councillors have admitted to accepting Rp 10 million (US$1,200) each from the West Java Bank, which is owned by the provincial government.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Agencies
Agencies Jakarta Indonesian shares closed 1.14 percent higher on Wednesday in heavy trade as blue chips resumed their advance and second-liners continued to draw speculative interest, dealers said."It's mainly foreigners that are behind blue chips gains," Kuo Capital Raharja analyst Edwin Sinaga...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Justice officials reject new head
Justice officials reject new headJAYAPURA, Papua: Dozens of civil servants at the Justice and Human Rights office here have protested for three consecutive days, demanding that the government cancel the appointment of Sukarno as the head of the office, as he was incapable of leadership.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Thai Prime Minister admits army guns smuggled to Aceh
Thai Prime Minister admits army guns smuggled to AcehAgencies BangkokHundreds of weapons smuggled into the war-ravaged Indonesian province of Aceh came from a Thai army arsenal, Thailand's prime minister admitted on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
On crooked politicians
On crooked politiciansFrom GatraIn the period of reform no significant political change was introduced because the majority of politicians were perceivably exponents of the New Order. Even some newcomers in politics also have the vision and mission of the old regime.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Sidewalk vendors get stiff fines
Sidewalk vendors get stiff fines BOGOR: Dozens of sidewalk vendors around Suryakencana market were apprehended on Wednesday and tried on the spot for violating Bylaw No. 1/1990 on public order.Public order officer Bugi Setianto said the 23 vendors were ordered to pay fines ranging from Rp 20,000...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Japan finances voter education
Japan finances voter education JAKARTA: Japan has provided US$270,889 to four non- governmental organizations (NGOs) to finance voter education ahead of the 2004 elections.Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia Yutaka Iimura handed over the aid during a ceremony on Wednesday to representatives of...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Bankers expose weaknesses in government deposit insurance plan
Bankers expose weaknesses in government deposit insurance planThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta While generally acceptable in principle, the government- proposed bank deposit insurance law still contains weaknesses that could deal a serious blow both to the public and banking sector, top bankers have...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Policemen nabbed for extortion
Policemen nabbed for extortion TANGERANG: Tangerang Police arrested on Tuesday two of five police officers assigned to West Jakarta Police headquarters and a civilian on charges of extortion.Tangerang Police chief Sr. Comr. I Ketut Untung Yoga identified the three suspects as Brig.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
To punish or aquit,
To punish or aquit, a difficult decision From Koran TempoThe judges who sentenced Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung to three years in prison should protest the Supreme Court's decision to acquit him by resigning.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Indonesia secures 18 Olympic slots: KONI
Indonesia secures 18 Olympic slots: KONIZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has secured 18 slots in the Athens Olympic Games in August -- but still far from its targeted 50, said a national sports official.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Akbar's graft case is over, legal expert confirms
Akbar's graft case is over, legal expert confirmsFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has no authority to reopen the Rp 40 billion (US$4.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Unruly police to go to court
Unruly police to go to court JAKARTA: City Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo said eight policemen had been named suspects for beating student protesters in front of the Supreme Court on Feb. 12 and would be taken to public courts for trial.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Tennis fans' unruly behavior
Tennis fans' unruly behavior I was in a crowd cheering for the Japanese team in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I tie on Sunday, Feb. 8, the final day of a three-day series of matches against Indonesia.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Locals want Halimun park expansion revised
Locals want Halimun park expansion revisedTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Residents living at the foot of Mt. Gunung Halimun want the central government to exclude their homes and land from the plan to expand the Gunung Halimun National Park here.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Flooding spreads in Indramayu homes regency
Flooding spreads in Indramayu homes regencyNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java Torrential rains that have pounded Indramayu regency since last week have caused massive floods in the area, inundating at least 10,000 hectares of paddy fields and at least 1,400 homes, mainly in...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Sudimara village, the other face of Bali
Sudimara village, the other face of BaliR. Segara , Contributor, Tabanan, Bali The island of Bali always conjures up an image of an exotic holiday destination, with white beaches and spectacular views.In reality the island has many impoverished fishing villages where people rely not on...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Jombang market fire causes Rp 5b losses
Jombang market fire causes Rp 5b lossesThe Jakarta Post, Tangerang A fire that razed the Jombang traditional market in Ciputat, Tangerang, was estimated to have caused over Rp 5 billion (US$595,238) in losses to vendors, the market's boss said on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Minister Syamsul pledges 'TVRI's neutrality in general election
Minister Syamsul pledges 'TVRI's neutrality in general electionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State television station TVRI will continue to maintain its neutrality when covering the elections, the state minister of communications and information assured the public on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Walhi seeks boycott of RI timber
Walhi seeks boycott of RI timberMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) is seeking a worldwide boycott of Indonesian wood products, saying that over 70 percent of the country's logs come from illegal sources.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
SE Asian officials worry about oil production cuts
SE Asian officials worry about oil production cutsAssociated Press Manila, Philippines Thailand and the Philippines expressed concern on Wednesday over recent reductions in world oil production, warning that further cuts could slow global economic growth.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Musicians give Bali all that jazz
Musicians give Bali all that jazz Bali hosted last weekend an international jazz festival to enhance the people's appreciation of this musical genre.The event was jointly organized by the Jakarta Jazz Society, Metro TV and InterContinental Resort Bali, with support from the Bali Jazz Forum.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
1. AUTONOMY: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24
1. AUTONOMY: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 WB urges greater cooperation between central, local govts 2. PTDI: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 Bandung court favors PTDI workers 3. CRIME: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 27 Police hunt for perpetrators behind pornographic pictures 4.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
BNI faces uncertainty over Texmaco debt repayment
BNI faces uncertainty over Texmaco debt repaymentRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), the country's second largest bank, has hit a snag in its attempt to obtain full repayment of its US$67 million loan to troubled textile and engineering giant Texmaco...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
TB and global health
TB and global health In addition to your article on Bill Gates, the most generous philanthropist in history in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 15, I would like to share the following information provided by Reuters on Feb. 13, 2004: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has donated US$82.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Kampar Regent must go: Councillors
Kampar Regent must go: CouncillorsHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau A special team of Kampar regency councillors on Wednesday recommended the dismissal of Regent Jefri Noer and his deputy, Zakir, following massive protests by teachers and students in the province.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Alleged JI member on trial
Alleged JI member on trial JAKARTA: An alleged member of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist network stood trial on Wednesday at the South Jakarta District Court for conspiracy to commit terrorism, targeting National Police headquarters and foreign interests in the capital.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Utut beats Stefanova in Makita chess tourney
Utut beats Stefanova in Makita chess tourneyMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta GM Utut Adianto bounced back from a surprise loss to beat GM Antoaneta Stefanova in the third round of the Makita-Lakoni International Grand Master Chess Tournament here on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
After bird flu, dengue
After bird flu, dengue Doctors' confirmation on Tuesday of suspicions a new, previously unknown sub-variant of the dengue virus is responsible for a virulent outbreak accross the country adds to the graveness of a situation already rated "extraordinary" by the government.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Australia's Child Wise regrets Bali child abuse document
Australia's Child Wise regrets Bali child abuse documentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The head of Australia's leading child protection advocacy group said she wished she had never made public a report on pedophiles in Bali.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
KL manufacturing sales surge
KL manufacturing sales surge KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian manufacturing sales in December rose 20.8 percent from the year-earlier period, official data showed on Wednesday, due to what economists called a "torrid pace of activity" in sales and output.The country's manufacturing sales rose to 30.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Public services at haj terminal a disappointment
Public services at haj terminal a disappointmentMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post TangerangRelatives of arriving haj pilgrims expressed disappointment over the poor facilities and services at the newly inaugurated Haj Terminal at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Navy ready to assist KPU
Navy ready to assist KPUSURABAYA: The Indonesian Navy is ready to aid the General Elections Commission (KPU) in distributing ballot boxes throughout the archipelago as the election draws near.Navy deputy chief Vice Adm.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
D-8 opens economic summit
D-8 opens economic summitAgencies TehranThe economic summit of Islamic states known as the Developing Eight countries (D-8) opened on Wednesday with leaders including Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri saying they would seek to strengthen cooperation and push toward creation of a common...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Legislators skip bill debate
Legislators skip bill debate JAKARTA: Many of the legislators deliberating the truth and reconciliation bill skipped the debate on Wednesday without explanation.Only 13 of the 50 members of the House Special Committee attended Wednesday's debate, despite claims by committee chairman Sidarto...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Residents frustrated by services at haj terminal
Residents frustrated by services at haj terminalMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Relatives of arriving haj pilgrims expressed disappointment over the poor facilities and services at the newly inaugurated Haj Terminal at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Ex-cops gets 2 years for bomb possession
Ex-cops gets 2 years for bomb possessionM. Taufiqqurahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Wednesday a former member of the Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) to two years in prison for explosives possession, a similar sentence to what the court handed down last...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
* Headlines: Humans behind mad cow disease, bird flu 2
* Headlines: Humans behind mad cow disease, bird flu 2 * National: Akbar case is over, experts say 4 * Archipelago: Kampar regent 'must go' 5 * Opinion: Behind the scenes of the busway project 6 * City: Services at haj terminal a disappointment 8 * Sports: Pantani died of cocaine overdose 9 *...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Fifteen years on Yogyakarta's Cemeti keeps art in the house
Fifteen years on Yogyakarta's Cemeti keeps art in the houseAsip A. Hasani, Contributor, Yogyakarta While artists here have more commercial opportunities than before and the public is showing a greater appreciation of fine art, Yogyakarta's Cemeti Art House is one of the few galleries in the country...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
AP;APS:
AP;APS: ANPAu..r.. AGlance-Malaysia-corruption Minister resigns over graft deal JP/11/J01 Minister resigns over graft deal MALAYSIA: A Malaysian minister has resigned after being charged with an illegal share deal, falling victim to a major anti- corruption drive launched by new Prime Minister...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
To punish or aquit
To punish or aquitFrom Koran TempoThe judges who sentenced Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung to three years in prison should protest the Supreme Court's decision to acquit him by resigning.It is worth noting that if Akbar Tandjung had been handed down a prison sentence, many of the high-ranking...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Photos recount WWII horror
Photos recount WWII horror================= Tantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Jakarta ----------------- A casual visitor might simply regard it as an odd assortment of black-and-white photographs of grim-faced, bare-chested, old men.
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Golkar told to ensure fair convention
Golkar told to ensure fair conventionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Golkar Party executive has called on the organizing committee of the party's convention and all six presidential candidates to maintain fairness in the next stage of the selection process of the party's presidential...
Thu, 19 Feb 2004
Bandung court favors PTDI workers
Bandung court favors PTDI workersYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung A panel of judges at the Bandung District Court ruled on Wednesday in favor of the union at aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), which had filed a suit to stop the firing of more than 6,000 employees.