Archive: 20 February 2004
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Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Calpers lists KL as investable markets
Calpers lists KL as investable marketsBloomberg, Kuala Lumpur The California Public Employees' Retirement System, the biggest U.S. pension fund, reinstated Malaysia to the list of markets in which it may invest, a move that may encourage other overseas investment in the country and the region.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Library gets bomb threat
Library gets bomb threat JAKARTA: The silent atmosphere of a library on Jl. H.O.S. Cokroaminoto, Central Jakarta, owned by the U.S. Embassy was disturbed by a bomb threat at about 4 p.m. on Thursday.The threat, however, proved to be a hoax after the police bomb squad was called in to search the...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
[b]Mutual ties with
Mutual ties with Poland deserve to be maintained ... Soeryo Winoto Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Warsaw soeryo@thejakartapost.com2. Polska2 -- ... why don't we learn from it 1 X 30 2... and let's learn from the Polish about peace
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
1. 5JEFRI (4x14)
1. 5JEFRI (4x14) Embattled Kampar regent comes under more pressure 2. 5BOMB (2x21) Trials set for terror suspects in North Sumatra 3. 5KUPANG (1x36) Five tried for burning courthouse in Flores Congress to select Child Ambassadors 5. 5FISH (1x40) West Sumatra fishermen fighting for livelihood
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Hamzah urges banks to resume lending role
Hamzah urges banks to resume lending roleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz urged bankers to immediately start providing credit for the business sector to "repay" the public for the money spent to finance troubled banks following the financial crisis in the late 1990s.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Five stand trial for illegal campaign
Five stand trial for illegal campaignThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five defendants, the first people charged under new laws banning early campaigning, stood trial at the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Mutual distrust hurts economy
Mutual distrust hurts economy Panelists at the business forum, which is being held as part of the current national congress of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), raised fundamental issues which, if not adequately addressed, could hinder new investment, business development and...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
RSCM sets up team for Soeharto
RSCM sets up team for Soeharto JAKARTA: Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) has set up a medical team to reexamine the health of former president Soeharto, the hospital's president director Merdias Armatsier said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
RI may have failed detecting human cases of bird flu: WHO
RI may have failed detecting human cases of bird flu: WHOAgence France-Presse, Jakarta Health officials could have failed to detect human cases of bird flu in Indonesia, where no infections have been reported in people, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
No golden handshakes for councillors: Activists
No golden handshakes for councillors: ActivistsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-governmental organization activists criticized local administrations across the country, including in Jakarta, for handing out unofficial "severance packages" to legislative councillors at the end of...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Govt to restrict individual haj quota
Govt to restrict individual haj quotaEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering drafting a policy that will limit an individual's haj trip to once every five years, due to the country's limited quota that has not met demands.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
'Big taxis not an answer to traffic problems'
'Big taxis not an answer to traffic problems' The launch of the busway and the enforcement of a new three-in- one traffic policy have sparked public protest at worsening traffic congestion along the city's main thoroughfares.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Funds from BNI scam laundered in stock market
Funds from BNI scam laundered in stock marketThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Market watchdogs have traced "dirty money" worth Rp 11.4 billion (US$1.35 million), which has been laundered through the local stock market, a senior official said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Rini scraps ruling on steel import arrangement
Rini scraps ruling on steel import arrangementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade has dropped an earlier ruling which put controls on the import of steel products following protests from local industries hit by a supply shortage at home.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Embattled Kampar regent comes under more pressure
Embattled Kampar regent comes under more pressureHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Kampar regent Jefri Noer is facing widespread opposition in the regency as calls increase for his ouster.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Air Force officer named to key TNI's post
Air Force officer named to key TNI's postTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) conducted a major reshuffle with the appointment of Vice Marshall Wartoyo as chief of TNI general affairs, the first-ever promotion of a member of the Air Force to such a high position --...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Churh bomber gets 12 years in jail
Churh bomber gets 12 years in jailM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced a Malaysian on Thursday to 12 years in jail for his involvement in the July 22, 2001, bombing of Santa Anna Catholic Church, East Jakarta, that killed one and injured 67 other...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
JP/5/FISH
JP/5/FISHStarvation threatens West Sumatra fishermen Kasparman Piliang The Jakarta Post Padang, West SumatraThe fate of thousands of fishermen in West Sumatra looks increasingly gloomy as their livelihood has been threatened, especially by the presence of Thai fishermen accused of poaching in the...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
The social security bill
The social security bill I refer to an article in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 17, 2004, on page 4, on the national social security bill currently being considered by the House of Representatives.First of all, it is not appropriate for the government to push for the quick passage of this bill without...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Supreme court urged to use of Press Law
Supreme court urged to use of Press LawMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid increasing attacks on the press roughly coinciding with the moment President Megawati Soekarnoputri was handed power, the Press Council is now urging the Supreme Court to ask all judges to abide by Law No.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Stefanova punishes Danny's erratic play in Makita
Stefanova punishes Danny's erratic play in MakitaMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta GM Antoaneta Stefanova took advantage of a flurry of mistakes by IM Danny Juswanto to secure a win and a point in their fourth- round game at the Makita-Lakoni International Grand Master Chess Tournament here on...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
JP/3/PPNUI
JP/3/PPNUI Renowned cleric leads another Nahdlatul Ulama-oriented party Rais Hidayat Research and Development Unit The Jakarta Post Jakarta The country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, which claims 40 million members, is far from homogeneous.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Boxer dies, second fatality in a month
Boxer dies, second fatality in a monthAgus Maryono and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Purwokerto, Central Java Jack Ryan, a local boxer who had been in coma after his non-title boxing bout on Saturday, died from a brain hemorrhage early on Thursday to add to the grim list of fatalities in...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
ASF announces bond issue plan
ASF announces bond issue plan JAKARTA: Automotive financing firm PT Astra Sedaya Finance (ASF) plans to issue bonds worth Rp 600 billion (some US$78 million) in a bid to strengthen its working capital.ASF president Gunawan Genisuhardja said that the five-series bonds -- carrying maturity profiles...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Alex Manuputty fired as civil servant
Alex Manuputty fired as civil servant AMBON, Maluku: Convicted Maluku separatist Alex Manuputty, who was sentenced to four years in prison for treason, has officially been fired as a civil servant at the provincial health office, Governor Karel Albert Ralahalu said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Mega proposes familiar figures for BI senior post
Mega proposes familiar figures for BI senior postDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's move to propose names from within the central bank as candidates for the post of senior deputy governor reflects the government's desire to pick someone who is already...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Massive floods leave much of Indramayu under water
Massive floods leave much of Indramayu under waterNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java Massive floods submerged a greater area of Indramayu regency on Thursday, inundating paddy fields and residential houses.Indramayu regent Irianto M.S.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Trials set for terror suspects over church blast in Medan
Trials set for terror suspects over church blast in MedanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra A court here said on Thursday the trials of suspected Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) members charged with bombing three churches in the North Sumatra capital of Medan in 2000 would begin next...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Kadin opens trade disputes office
Kadin opens trade disputes office JAKARTA: The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Trade (Kadin) has opened a special office to support local businessmen deal with international trade disputes.Chairman Aburizal Bakrie said the office -- the Kadin Permanent Trade Representative (KPTR) -- was...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
* Headlines: Supreme court urged to order use of press law 3
* Headlines: Supreme court urged to order use of press law 3 * National: KPK senses collusion in Akbar's acquittal 4 * Archipelago: Pressure mounts for Kampar regent to quit 5 * Opinion: Pakistan, ASEAN's ally in war on terror 6 * City: Students not well-informed about dengue 8 * Sports: Three...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
The educator who stood up against a regent
The educator who stood up against a regentHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Abdul Latif Hasyim's name made headlines recently across various national media, following massive protests by teachers and students in Kampar regency.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
3-in-1 exemption for diplomats?
3-in-1 exemption for diplomats?From Koran Tempo For the time being, foreign diplomats are not subject to the 3-in-1 traffic rule, according to Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso. This, I think, is outrageous.Based on the Vienna Convention, reciprocally diplomats have legal immunity, covering tax exemption...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
'Rotten politicians' to be announced by March 11
'Rotten politicians' to be announced by March 11Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the movement to ban contemptible candidates are planning to publish the names of politicians with rotten records by March 11 at the latest to help voters identify the quality of their...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Rupiah Rates Feb.19
Rupiah Rates Feb.19 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,053.94 6,259.18 6,691.75 6,621.13 Brunei dollar 1 5,315.85 4,717.09 5,042.91 4,989.87 Canadian dollar 1 6,737.16 5,979.61 6,391.24 6,325.41 Swiss franc 1 7,205.17 6,393.28 6,835.22 6,763.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Tax office seeks independence from govt red tape
Tax office seeks independence from govt red tapeRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top officials at the Directorate General of Taxation are mulling a controversial plan of turning the tax office into an independent agency in a bid to become more focused on netting taxpayers and enforcing...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
No Wiranto hearing, E. Timor justice says
No Wiranto hearing, E. Timor justice saysAgence France-Presse, Dili A judge in East Timor has refused a request for a public hearing into alleged war crimes by a former Indonesian general who is now seeking his country's presidency.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Poll commission to visit malls
Poll commission to visit malls JAKARTA: The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD Jakarta) will hold education campaigns at several malls in the capital, beginning at Plaza Senayan on Friday at 3:30 p.m.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Govt completes draft revision of antiterror law
Govt completes draft revision of antiterror lawTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has completed the revised draft of much-criticized Antiterrorism Law No. 15/2003, which will grant more power to security authorities to deter acts of terrorism.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Business leaders call on Kadin to consolidate, boost role
Business leaders call on Kadin to consolidate, boost roleLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A consolidated and stronger Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is necessary to help bridge the mutual distrust between the government and businesspeople, say entrepreneurs.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Car owners ask for 3-in-1 leniency
Car owners ask for 3-in-1 leniencyEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The overnight downpour troubled private car owners on Thursday morning, many of whom were trapped by flooded alternative routes while trying to avoid the three-in-one traffic policy.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Witnesses readied for Hasan Tiro
Witnesses readied for Hasan Tiro BANDA ACEH: Martial law commander Maj. Gen. Endang Suwarya said on Wednesday he would prepare witnesses who could prove the involvement of Hasan Tiro in the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Campaigners told to educate voters
Campaigners told to educate voters JAKARTA: National Awakening Party (PKB) cofounder Abdurrahman Wahid asked all party campaigners to refrain from verbally attacking other parties while campaigning.Speaking before 600 party cadres, Abdurrahman, better known as Gus Dur, told the party campaigners to...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Court rules anti-terror law legal
Court rules anti-terror law legal THAILAND: Thailand first anti-terrorism law was issued legally by government decree when parliament was not in session, the Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday, quashing opposition charges that it was unconstitutional.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Parties banned from financing noncampaign programs in media
Parties banned from financing noncampaign programs in mediaMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) and the General Elections Commission (KPU) agreed on Wednesday to prohibit political parties and regional representative candidates from financing...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
RI apartment-training its maids
RI apartment-training its maids SINGAPORE: Singapore authorities have launched a safety course to teach new maids how to avoid falling from high-rise flats following an alarming rate of helpers plunging to their deaths, a report said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
BI expects budget deficit in 2004
BI expects budget deficit in 2004 JAKARTA: The central bank expects this year to suffer a budget deficit of Rp 14.4 trillion (about US$1.71 billion) due to the rising costs in financing monetary operations.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Palyja responds
Palyja responds In response to a news item titled Evicted fishermen cry out for clean water (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 15, page 8), we would like to explain as follows:* To date, Rayon Muara Karang has not received any clean water request directly from the Muara Angke community.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Microsoft launches new MBS software
Microsoft launches new MBS softwareP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Microsoft Indonesia launched a new Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) software on Thursday to help small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) organize their financial affairs.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Pakistan is ASEAN's ally in war on terror
Pakistan is ASEAN's ally in war on terrorSiswo Pramono, Deputy Director for Global Organization, Indonesian Foreign Ministry, Jakarta The recent improvement in relations between Pakistan and India could pave the way for Pakistan's participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
East Java bans logging
East Java bans logging MALANG, East Java: All government institutions, including state forestry company Perhutani, should observe a five-to-10- year moratorium on logging, while intensifying their reforestation activities, East Java Governor Imam Utomo said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
RI defends its call for KL timber ban
RI defends its call for KL timber banAgencies, Kuala Lumpur Indonesia appealed on Thursday for Malaysia's help in combating the trade in illegal timber from its forests and defended its call for a ban on Malaysian lumber in Europe.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
[i]This is the 19th article in a series on the 24 political parties
This is the 19th article in a series on the 24 political parties contesting the 2004 elections.Renowned cleric leads another NU-oriented party to national pollsRais Hidayat, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, which...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
TV Today: Friday, February 20, 2004
TV Today: Friday, February 20, 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: Si Kabayan 11:00 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
JP/2/2Media
JP/2/2MediaParties barred from financing non-campaign TV programsMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) and the General Elections Commission (KPU) agreed on Wednesday to prohibit political parties and regional representative candidates from financing...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.19
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.19 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,100...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Angie loses to Kirilenko at Indian Open
Angie loses to Kirilenko at Indian Open Angelique "Angie" Widjaja failed to get past Maria Kirilenko in the third round of the Indian Open tennis tournament in Hyderabad, losing to the Russian 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Mutual ties with Poland deserve to be maintained ...
Mutual ties with Poland deserve to be maintained ... Soeryo Winoto Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Warsaw soeryo@thejakartapost.com2. Polska2 -- ... why don't we learn from it 1 X 30 ... and let's learn from the Polish about peace
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
EKI back with 'Lovers and Liars' cabaret
EKI back with 'Lovers and Liars' cabaretTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dance company known for its raunchy productions -- Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia (EKI) -- is back with its musical cabaret, Lovers and Liars, opening on Feb. 27.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
JP/3/INUL
JP/3/INUL Inul to 'drill' Singapore fans Queen of dangdut, the erotic Inul Daratista, is scheduled to bump and grind with fans in Singapore on Sunday in a show co- starring child singer Tina Toon and Lela Anjani, another dangdut singer.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Privatization of water on the doorstep
Privatization of water on the doorstepThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite widespread public criticism and opposition to the water resource bill, legislators went ahead with the endorsement of the controversial draft on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Indonesia's stock rises, led by banking bluechips
Indonesia's stock rises, led by banking bluechipsBloomberg, Jakarta Indonesia's key stock index rose for a fourth day. PT Bank Mandiri led gains in banks on expectations lower interest rates will boost profits this year.PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper fell Rp 50, or 5.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
[b]Pakistan is ASEAN's
Pakistan is ASEAN's ally in war on terrorSiswo Pramono Deputy Director for Global Organization Indonesian Foreign Ministry Jakarta2. Iraq -- Iraqi women's resistance 2 x 30Iraqi women's resistance against U.S.-appointed governing council Haifa Zangana Guardian News Service London
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Inul to perform in S'pore
Inul to perform in S'pore Queen of dangdut, the erotic Inul Daratista, is scheduled to bump and grind with fans in Singapore on Sunday in a show co- starring child singer Tina Toon and Lela Anjani, another dangdut singer.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
No funds left for dengue
No funds left for dengueEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several days have passed since the dengue fever outbreak was declared an extraordinary occurrence, but the government still has failed to secure emergency funds to help local governments fight the disease, which has now claimed...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
TV Today: Friday, February 20, 2004
TV Today: Friday, February 20, 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: Si Kabayan 11:00 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Students poorly informed, teen dengue victims rise
Students poorly informed, teen dengue victims riseAbdul Khalik and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor Students of State Senior High School (SMUN) 24 in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, were unsure as to the origins of dengue fever outbreaks.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Dili welcomes extended UN mission
Dili welcomes extended UN mission EAST TIMOR: East Timorese officials welcomed on Thursday a proposal by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan to extend the UN support mission in the new nation for one more year.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
JP/5/larantu
JP/5/larantuFive tried for burning state buildings in FloresYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang, East Nusa TenggaraTrials began on Thursday for five suspects in last year's attack on a court building and prosecutor's office on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
KPU nixes imported ballot boxes
KPU nixes imported ballot boxesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) canceled on Thursday its controversial plan to import 250,000 ballot boxes from China.Head of the ballot box tender committee Mulyana W.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Bogor focus on solving traffic jams
Bogor focus on solving traffic jams BOGOR: The Sepur Pakuan overpass connecting the Baranangsiang toll road and the Bogor Agriculture Institute campus in Baranangsiang, was opened by Bogor Mayor Iswara Natanegara on Wednesday."We expect the alternative road will reduce heavy traffic on Jl.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Saudi Arabia routs RI 3-0 in World Cup qualifier
Saudi Arabia routs RI 3-0 in World Cup qualifierAgencies, Jakarta Saudi Arabia showed its supremacy as it crushed Indonesia 3-0 in their opening Group 8 World Cup qualifying match at Riyadh's King Fahd Stadium on Wednesday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Quite quiet on the club-going front
Quite quiet on the club-going front Things will be kind of quiet in Jakarta's club-land this Friday and Saturday following last weekend's overflowing lineup of love- packed Valentine's Day events. If you didn't get your fill of good times or good loving, there's still a couple of special club...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Floods force 13,000 to flee
Floods force 13,000 to fleeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang/Bekasi Nearly 13,000 Greater Jakartans were forced to flee their homes on Thursday as floods from heavy downpours overnight submerged many areas.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Congress to select Child Ambassadors
Congress to select Child AmbassadorsSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Participants in the Indonesian Children's Congress (KAI) are slated to choose 10 representatives to be child ambassadors for Indonesia.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Navy to use local steel for warships
Navy to use local steel for warships JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy pledged on Thursday its commitment to prioritize the use of locally made steel to build new warships or maintain the existing ones."The Navy has more than 100 warships which are constructed of steel," Navy chief of staff's assistant...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
RI lacks integrated policy at WTO talks: Economist
RI lacks integrated policy at WTO talks: EconomistSari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government is being criticized for not having an integrated policy on global trade issues, making the country's negotiation team at World Trade Organization (WTO) talks less effective in promoting...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Five tried for burning courthouse in Flores
Five tried for burning courthouse in FloresYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Trials began on Thursday for five suspects in last year's attack on a court building and prosecutor's office on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
1. TAX: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. TAX: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Tax office seeks independence from govt red tape 2. KL: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 RI defends call for KL timber ban 3. WHO: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 27 RI may have failed detecting human cases of bird flu: WHO 4.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Illegal processing of wood
Illegal processing of wood We support Indonesian Minister of Forestry M. Prakosa's call for a worldwide boycott of Malaysian wood (RI urges global boycott on M'sian timber, The Jakarta Post, Feb. 13). We question, however, the minister's comment that Malaysia is the largest buyer of Indonesia's...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
JP/3/BOX2
JP/3/BOX2 Outline of PPNUI's platform The party aims to build a nation that is just and prosperous, in line with the goals of the unitary state of the republic, based on Pancasila. The party also aims to strive for the implementation of Islamic teachings among its followers in the private and...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
West Sumatra fishermen fighting for livelihood
West Sumatra fishermen fighting for livelihoodKasparman Piliang, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra The fate of thousands of fishermen in West Sumatra looks increasingly gloomy as their livelihood has been threatened, especially by the presence of Thai fishermen accused of poaching in the area.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
KPK must probe possible collusion in Akbar acquittal: Lawyer
KPK must probe possible collusion in Akbar acquittal: LawyerKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe newly-formed Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) should investigate possible collusion in the acquittal of Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung on corruption charges, a senior lawyer says.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
1. TERROR: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. TERROR: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Govt completes draft revision of antiterror law 2. COURT: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 Church bomber gets 12 years in jail 3. KPU: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 28 Parties banned from financing noncampaign programs in media 4. SUSUL: to be sent later 5.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Mutual relations with 'Polska' deserve maintenance ...
Mutual relations with 'Polska' deserve maintenance ...Soeryo Winoto, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Warsaw, soeryo@thejakartapost.com Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski's recent statement to visiting journalists from Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand that Poland is not Euro-centric -- despite...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
173 workers poisoned in Yogya
173 workers poisoned in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: At least 20 workers of PT Mataram Tunggal Garmen garment factory in Yogyakarta remain in the hospital with food poisoning after eating fish served for lunch at the factory.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
1. TERROR: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. TERROR: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Govt completes draft revision of antiterror law The government has completed the draft revision to the much- criticized Antiterrorism Law No. 15/2003 that will grant more power to security authorities in deterring acts of terrorism.