Archive: 20 March 2004
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Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, March 20, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, March 20, 2004Exhibitions* Fine Arts Temple-temple, dari Perjalanan ke Kuil Petak Sembilan, Glodok, GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15 Central Jakarta (Tel. 23550208), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until March 25.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Mining in protected forests
Mining in protected forestsFrom Koran TempoA government regulation in lieu of law was issued on March 11 amending Law No. 41/1999 on forestry, allowing 13 companies to resume open-pit mining in protected forests.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Learners must overcoming "fear" of English
Learners must overcoming "fear" of EnglishSimon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta It is a common, but in many ways irrational, fear that so many learners of English in Indonesia have that learning English is difficult because there is "just so much grammar that...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Sony and Juana named athletes of the year
Sony and Juana named athletes of the yearZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shuttler Sony Dwi Kuncoro and tae kwon do athlete Juana Wangsa Putri were named 2003 best male and female athletes of the year, according to a poll by leading sports tabloid Bola.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Swedish prosecutors move investigation to Medan
Swedish prosecutors move investigation to MedanApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan, North SumatraSwedish prosecutors continued their investigations into the alleged crimes of Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leaders in exile, by interviewing rebels serving jail terms in the Tanjung Gusta penitentiary...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Allianz Utama net income up 46% in 2003 on expansion
Allianz Utama net income up 46% in 2003 on expansionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Insurance company PT Allianz Utama Indonesia recorded a 46.1 percent increase in 2003 net income compared with the previous year, a company press release said on Friday.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Govt planting 'time bomb' in Papua with policies
Govt planting 'time bomb' in Papua with policiesRidwan Max Sijabat, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta ridwan@thejakartapost.com After the Acehnese, Papuans are seemingly the second group of people most opposed to the recent appointment by President Megawati Soekarnoputri of home minister Hari...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Vigilantes conduct random vehicle checks
Vigilantes conduct random vehicle checksFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamA group of people has imposed random vehicle checks since Thursday on cars entering and leaving the employee dormitory complex at Batamindo Industrial Park in Muka Kuning, Batam.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Post-brawl tension prevails in Tanjung Balai
Post-brawl tension prevails in Tanjung Balai Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan, North SumatraThe North Sumatra town of Tanjung Balai was tense on Friday following a brawl the previous evening between rival youth groups that left several people injured. No casualties were reported.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
(Caption for Spotlight advertisement). Saturday, March 20, 2004.
(Caption for Spotlight advertisement). Saturday, March 20, 2004.DONATION FROM JHHP: PT Johnson Home Hygiene Products (JHHP) marketing director Denise Tambuatco (left) hands a part of the company's donation to Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso (right) on March 11, 2004 at Senior High School 18, Warakas,...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Governor placates agency-police 3-in-1 spat
Governor placates agency-police 3-in-1 spatDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso threw his weight behind the Jakarta Transportation Agency in its tug of war with Jakarta Police over who has the authority to ticket three-in-one traffic offenders.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Day of Silence and campaigns
Day of Silence and campaignsFrom Koran Tempo It has been reported in the media that on March 22 there will be no election campaigns in deference to Hindus observing the Day of Silence (Nyepi).We are very happy and also proud to learn that the General Elections Commission (KPU) and political parties...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Traffic jams on
Traffic jams on UKI to Cawang route From Warta Kota Every day, at around 6 a.m., East Jakarta residents always have to face traffic congestion on the UKI to Cawang route, where an underpass is now under construction.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Govt launches Tree Bank program
Govt launches Tree Bank program TEMANGGUNG: The office of the State Minister of the Environment launched on Friday its Tree Bank program to replant barren land across the country.Environment minister Nabiel Makarim kicked off the program by planting seedlings in Temanggung, Central Java, one of the...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
KPU a crisis-in-waiting
KPU a crisis-in-waitingOng Hock Chuan Partner PT Maverick Solusi Komunikasi Jakarta Denial is the main cause of crises in organizations. If all the media reports about the General Elections Commission (KPU) are even half right the KPU is exhibiting such behavior and courting a crisis when polling...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Better care of RI fishermen requested
Better care of RI fishermen requestedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for the proper treatment of Indonesian fishermen detained by Canberra for illegally entering Australian waters.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
The ATC is engineered to work automatically. If a breakdown
The ATC is engineered to work automatically. If a breakdown happens to the main data computer, the back up system will take over. The ATC is conducted from the air control tower, which is dubbed as the nerve center of an airport.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Six alleged Sumatran tiger poachers arrested
Six alleged Sumatran tiger poachers arrestedHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, RiauLocal police in Riau arrested six men and named another as a fugitive in relation to the alleged illegal trading of endangered Sumatran tigers.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
21 die in Talaud ferry accident
21 die in Talaud ferry accidentJonker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado, North SulawesiResidents of the Talaud islands held a memorial ceremony on Friday for those who died in the ferry accident in the waters off Kabaruan island.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Sutiyoso fronts idea for mangrove eco-tourism
Sutiyoso fronts idea for mangrove eco-tourismDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso on Friday hinted that his administration was mulling over a plan to turn a section of the coastal mangrove forest in Muara Angke, North Jakarta, into an ecotourism site.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
(Caption for Spotlight advertisement) Tuesday, March 23, 2004.
(Caption for Spotlight advertisement) Tuesday, March 23, 2004.REACHING AGREEMENT: On March 11, 2004, SAI Global Ltd, an Australian company that provides certification services for management systems, signed a cooperation agreement with PT Kema Registered Quality Indonesia at Hotel Regent, Jakarta.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
* Headlines:TNI in a state of alert for successful elections 3
* Headlines:TNI in a state of alert for successful elections 3 * National:Whistle-blower to drop testimony against AG 4 * Archipelago: Thousands riot over building of school5 * Opinion:Anticorruption commission needs public support 6 * City: Sutiyoso fronts ideas for mangrove eco-tourism8 *...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
PGN reports lower profit despite higher sales
PGN reports lower profit despite higher salesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed gas distribution company Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) reported on Friday a lower net profit in 2003 despite higher sales.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Striving for
Striving for better Indonesia In the road the other day was a brick and I sat and watched it. A lot of people walked past that brick and a lot of drivers steered round it, but no one picked it up, and as far as I know, it's still there.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Workers in Batam demand pay rise
Workers in Batam demand pay rise BATAM, Riau: A strike by 1,600 employees of PT Foster Electric Indonesia ended on Thursday after the company agreed to allow a third party to mediate in the dispute.The Pekanbaru Committee for the Settlement of Labor Disputes (P4D) will mediate.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Private oil firm EMP to sell 25-30% stake
Private oil firm EMP to sell 25-30% stakeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's second largest privately owned oil and gas company PT Energi Mega Persada (EMP) plans to sell a large portion of its shares to the public next month via an initial public offering (IPO) to raise cash for development of...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Clean body needed on logging
Clean body needed on logging JAKARTA: The success of a proposed regulation in lieu of law (perpu) on eradicating illegal logging requires the establishment of an independent body and court to specifically deal with the issue, says an environmental expert.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Qantas eyes low-cost tie with AirAsia
Qantas eyes low-cost tie with AirAsiaAgence France-Presse, Sydney Australian flag carrier Qantas is considering teaming up with Malaysia's AirAsia to form a Singapore-based, low-cost airline servicing the booming Southeast Asian market, it was reported here on Friday.News Ltd.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
The 'plaisir d'amour' when two musicians fall in love
The 'plaisir d'amour' when two musicians fall in loveDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt is never out of style to ask the question: What is love all about?Mezzo soprano Christa Pfeiler and her pianist husband Rudolf Jansen have their own way to answer this question.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
(Caption for Spotlight advertisement. Tuesday, March 23, 2004)
(Caption for Spotlight advertisement. Tuesday, March 23, 2004)JHHP DONATES MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: PT Johnson Home Hygiene Products (JHHP) president director Georg Stocker (left), accompanied by Dewi Hughes, a television celebrity, visit patients at Koja Hospital, in North Jakarta on March 12, 2004.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Parties violate ad rules
Parties violate ad rulesMoch. N. Kurniawan and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Institute for the Studies on Free Flow of Information (ISAI) reported on Thursday to the Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) 39 violations allegedly committed by political parties in broadcast media...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
On copyright lawsuits
On copyright lawsuits An article published in The Jakarta Post on March 16 titled Commercial Court earns praise in copyright cases contained some deceptive information relating to the quotations taken from Law No. 19/2002 on copyrights and Law No. 15/2001 on trademarks.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Batam may face tourist-industry crisis
Batam may face tourist-industry crisisFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, RiauThe number of tourists visiting the island of Batam is predicted to drop off during the next 10 years if attractions are not developed and local culture promoted, an industry group says.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
RI to import 12,000 tons of sugar
RI to import 12,000 tons of sugar Jakarta: Indonesia has awarded Cargill commodities trading company of Hong Kong a contract to deliver 12,000 tons of sugar to meet the country's sugar shortage, news reports said on Friday.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Korean Embassy responds
Korean Embassy responds I refer to your publication in relation to President Roh Moo- hyun's impeachment. I have found three articles and two photos related to the matter in your March 13 edition.In this context allow me to sum up as follows: * The impeachment of a sitting president by the National...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Save the election
Save the election The legislative election is just 17 days away. There are two important things to note -- first, millions of ballot papers have yet to be printed and second, official ballots have landed into the hands of some people.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Clean body needed on logging
Clean body needed on logging JAKARTA: The success of a proposed regulation in lieu of law (perpu) on eradicating illegal logging requires the establishment of an independent body and court to specifically deal with the issue, says an environmental expert.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Thousands riot over building of school
Thousands riot over building of schoolThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/MedanSome 3,000 people ran amok on Friday in a protest against the building of a school in Cikampek subdistrict, Karawang regency, West Java.At least two people were injured in the melee that started at around 2:30 p.m.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Few parties touch basic environmental issues
Few parties touch basic environmental issuesTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the series of natural disasters that have ravaged vast stretches of the country in recent years, current and aspiring leaders seem uninterested in addressing environmental issues in their political campaigns.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Suswanto in for trip to Turkmenistan
Suswanto in for trip to TurkmenistanZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the elimination of six players, mostly due to indiscipline, from the national soccer team, head coach Ivan Venkov Kolev has recruited Suswanto of Persik Kediri.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, March 20, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, March 20, 2004Exhibitions* Fine Arts Temple-temple, dari Perjalanan ke Kuil Petak Sembilan, Glodok, GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15 Central Jakarta (Tel. 23550208), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until March 25.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
IMF needs leader from the developing countries
IMF needs leader from the developing countriesSebastian Edwards, Professor of Economics, UCLA's Anderson Graduate School of Management, Project Syndicate Horst Kohler's resignation as Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) offers a unique opportunity to reform the embattled...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Parties' economic programs lacking detail: Economists
Parties' economic programs lacking detail: EconomistsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta post, Jakarta While most political parties are united in condemning the government for failing to set out an economic program that can get the nation out of crisis, most of them have failed to offer any alternative.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Panwaslu reveals 'money politics'
Panwaslu reveals 'money politics'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/MedanDesperate to win people's hearts and minds, political parties have openly employed dubious tactics to draw indifferent voters to largely deserted campaign sites.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Why not strive for
Why not strive for a better Indonesia? In the road the other day was a brick and I sat and watched it. A lot of people walked past that brick and a lot of drivers steered round it, but no one picked it up, and as far as I know, it's still there.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Airport's radar on the blink again
Airport's radar on the blink againMulta Fidrus and Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang/JakartaAround 15 hours after the radar came back online, another radar breakdown affected air traffic control at the country's main airport, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, west of Jakarta, on Friday...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Ba'asyir rejects U.S. intelligence report
Ba'asyir rejects U.S. intelligence reportBlontank Poer and Adianto Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta/JakartaDetained cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir strongly rejected on Friday a United States intelligence report linking him to a string of bomb attacks in the country, saying the report was...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
PPDK eyes 25 DPR seats
PPDK eyes 25 DPR seatsYOGYAKARTA: Leader of the United Democratic Nationhood Party (PPDK) Andi Mallarangeng said here on Friday that his party had a specific goal for the upcoming elections. It is eyeing 25 seats in the House of Representatives (DPR), 100 seats in the regional representatives...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Parties warned over violations
Parties warned over violationsBALI: The Bali Elections Commission (KPUD) issued at least 15 written warnings to seven political parties for various violations in the first week of the campaign period, a KPUD official said on Friday.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Councillors to get small rewards
Councillors to get small rewards MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Makassar municipality legislative council will not give large severance packages to councillors whose terms end this year."Only a small amount will be awarded from the miscellaneous budget," said Suleman bin Darri, a committee member of the...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Regions to be allowed to issue bonds
Regions to be allowed to issue bondsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's regional governments will be allowed to issue rupiah-denominated bonds once the current revision of legislation on regional autonomy and fiscal balance has been approved by the House of Representatives, according to a senior...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
AGO to review Akbar verdict
AGO to review Akbar verdict MEDAN: The Attorney General's Office is considering filing a judicial review against the Supreme Court's verdict that acquitted Golkar chairman and House Speaker Akbar Tandjung of all corruption charges.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Soldiers don't want to vote in elections: Endriartono
Soldiers don't want to vote in elections: EndriartonoTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe order for Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel not to vote in the upcoming election remains, its chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Friday.A few interviewed soldiers backed up the decision.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Councillor fined for fake diploma
Councillor fined for fake diploma TANGERANG: The Tangerang District Court on Friday fined councillor Fonaha Mendrofa, 47, of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Rp 4 million (US$470) for submitting a fake school diploma to meet the requirements to become a legislative candidate.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Police tally counterfeiters, refute link with general election campaign
Police tally counterfeiters, refute link with general election campaignEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police detectives chief Sr. Comr. Mathius Salempang revealed on Friday that the police have arrested eight suspected minor players in counterfeit money syndicates since early...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
150 violations found in one week
150 violations found in one weekSEMARANG: An official of the Central Java Election Supervisory Committee (Panwasda) revealed that Panwasda had discovered 150 poll violations in Central Java province in the first week of the campaign period.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
To rule...to govern...to lead
To rule...to govern...to leadPatrick Guntensperger Business Consultant Jakarta ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com At this critical turning point in the history of Indonesia, it's crucial that those who have the ultimate responsibility for selecting the government -- the voters -- keep some distinctions...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
The political impact of the sharia question
The political impact of the sharia questionLambert J. Giebels Historian Breda, The Netherlands After the fall of president Soeharto the sharia movement did revive in the political field. The sharia question is haunting Indonesia from the very beginning of its existence.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Activists condemn 'arrogant' presidential guards
Activists condemn 'arrogant' presidential guardsM. Taufiqurrahman and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesian Military (TNI) Police chief Maj. Gen. Sulaiman A.B. announced on Friday that two presidential guards had been declared suspects in a recent shooting incident and a busway traffic...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Undip to open new postgrad program
Undip to open new postgrad programSEMARANG, Central Java: Diponegoro University (Undip) Rector Prof. Eko Budihardjo said the university would open a new doctorate program in urban development and architecture for the 2004/2005 academic year.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, March 20, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, March 20, 2004Exhibitions* Photo Sosok by Buldanul Kuhri at Kedai Kebun Forum's Stage, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel./Fax. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until April 6. * Comic, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl Suroto 2 (Tel. 0274- 560404), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
TNI in a state of alert for successful elections
TNI in a state of alert for successful electionsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe troubles surrounding the preparations for the general elections has led the Indonesian Military to put itself on high alert, Chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
RP investigates shipment from RI
RP investigates shipment from RIPHILIPPINES: Philippine officials said they were investigating a possible terrorism link to a large shipment of explosives, which was found on Thursday in a Manila warehouse and believed to have come from Indonesia.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Dengue cases soar in nine provinces
Dengue cases soar in nine provincesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNine additional provinces have almost reached the status of extraordinary occurrence in regards the dengue fever outbreak, as the number of new cases has continued to rise, the Ministry of Health says.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
'Some DPD hopefuls have vision'
'Some DPD hopefuls have vision'Candidates for the new Regional Representatives Council (DPD) have started campaigning across the capital, but many residents remain uninformed about the tasks of the DPD members. Unfortunately, most of the candidates have failed to communicate to voters.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Govermnent to offer 10 new oil, gas blocks
Govermnent to offer 10 new oil, gas blocksFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will auction off 10 new oil and gas blocks in October in a bid to boost investment in the sector amid declining oil production.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Arena for power struggle
Arena for power struggleFrom Republika Now that the 2004 general election is drawing near, we are witnessing how many people are busy registering themselves as legislative candidates. Many of these people have little contribution to the well-being of the nation but are very much concerned about how...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Haj quota for 11 provinces full
Haj quota for 11 provinces full JAKARTA: The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced on Friday that the haj quota for 11 provinces for next year's haj season had already been filled.Ministry spokesman Arifin Nurdin said the 11 provinces were Jakarta, West Java, Banten, Yogyakarta, East Java, West...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Bapepam unchains Eddy Pianto after lawsuit threat
Bapepam unchains Eddy Pianto after lawsuit threatRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) decided on Friday that accounting firm Eddy Pianto Simon, which recently filed a lawsuit against the agency, would no longer be suspended.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Anticorruption commission needs support of public
Anticorruption commission needs support of publicSofie Arjon Schuette and Agam Fatchurrochman, Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia, Jakarta Indonesia ranks among the most corrupt countries in the world, an indication that the government has not done much to eradicate corruption since...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, March 20, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, March 20, 2004Exhibitions* Photo Sosok by Buldanul Kuhri at Kedai Kebun Forum's Stage, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel./Fax. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until April 6. * Comic, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl Suroto 2 (Tel. 0274- 560404), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
3 x 10
3 x 10 Thousands riot over building of school JP/5/MALUKU2 x 28 Post-conflict Maluku seeks recovery funds from Jakarta JP/5/BATAM1 x 38 Batam may face tourist-industry crisis JP/5/BATAM1 x 45 Vigilantes conduct random vehicle checks
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
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;JP; ANPAj..r.. Publisher-notice Nopaper JP/1/NOPAPER No paperIn observance of the Hindu Day of Silence holiday and in line with government instruction, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Monday (March 22). The Post will reappear on Tuesday (March 23). -- Publisher
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
One dies in Jelambar fire
One dies in Jelambar fire JAKARTA: Dozens of houses on Jl. Setia Jaya I in Jelambar, Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta, burned down in a fire early morning on Friday.One of the residents, Yadi, allegedly died of electrocution during the fire.The fire broke out at about 3:30 a.m.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Traffic jams on
Traffic jams on UKI to Cawang route From Warta Kota Every day, at around 6 a.m., East Jakarta residents always have to face traffic congestion on the UKI to Cawang route, where an underpass is now under construction.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Japan to extend bird flu grants
Japan to extend bird flu grants TOKYO: Japan will extend US$1.61 million in grants to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to help the UN body prevent bird flu from spreading in Asia, the foreign ministry said Friday.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Snakeskin fruit goes international
Snakeskin fruit goes internationalSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The old saw "Don't judge a book by its cover" might also apply to salak pondoh. This ugly looking fruit of the Zallaca palm seems to have a beautiful future with a new initiative to dress it up in nice cans and sell it...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
In need of inspiration
In need of inspiration To speak about sports development in Indonesia is like watching a person running on a treadmill: He is moving, but going nowhere. That is what is going on in badminton here, the sport this country has always pinned its hopes on for victory in international events.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Correction: In our editorial titled Usindo's 10th anniversary
Correction: In our editorial titled Usindo's 10th anniversary (Thursday, March 18, 2004), the name Aline Masters should have read Allene Masters. We apologize for the error. -- The Editor
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
TV Today: Saturday, March 20, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, March 20, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Religious Teachings7:30 Children Show8:00 Documentary10:00 TV Drama11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Health2:30 English News Service3:00 TV Drama: Paviliun 213:30 City News4:00 TV Drama: Komseko7:00...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Swedish team moves inquiry to Medan
Swedish team moves inquiry to MedanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North SumatraSwedish prosecutors continued their investigations into the alleged crimes of Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leaders in exile, by interviewing rebels serving jail terms in the Tanjung Gusta penitentiary here on...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
TNI officer caught with illegal logs
TNI officer caught with illegal logs BANDA ACEH: The Aceh Martial Law Administration confirmed on Friday the involvement of a middle-ranking Indonesian Military (TNI) officer in illegal logging, which has reportedly become more widespread since the imposition of martial law last year.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Simon Marcus Gower
Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Indonesia School Jakarta2. Papua -- Government planting bomb in Papua 1 X 45 Govt planting 'time bomb' in Papua with policies Ridwan Max Sijabat Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta ridwan@thejakartapost.com3.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
ASEAN China investment fund launched in Thailand
ASEAN China investment fund launched in ThailandAgence France-Presse, Bangkok An ASEAN China investment fund was launched in Thailand on Friday aimed at directing US$125 million to small- and medium- sized enterprises in China and Southeast Asia.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
JP/13/Bumi
JP/13/BumiBumi Putera to launch asset-backed securitiesThe Jakarta Post JakartaBank Bumi Putera plans to issue asset-backed securities worth Rp 1 trillion (US$117.65 million) sometime this year in a bid to raise cash to boost its lending, according to the bank's president.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
'Spanish factor' shakes EU, ignites debate
'Spanish factor' shakes EU, ignites debateThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe gruesome bomb attacks on the Madrid train stations may lead to increasing debate on how to respond to the blasts among the 15-nation European Union (EU) and there will be a shift in the orientation of the Spanish government...
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
UI student faces charges for burning party flags
UI student faces charges for burning party flagsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA freshman of the University of Indonesia's mathematics and natural sciences school was detained by the police on Friday morning for allegedly burning the flags of major political parties last Wednesday.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Probe into miners' deaths begins
Probe into miners' deaths begins BOGOR: Local police sent a team on Friday to investigate the deaths of two illegal gold miners in the Pongkor Mountain gold mine, operated by publicly listed gold and nickel miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam).
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Hyatt putting on Bali night
Hyatt putting on Bali nightYOGYAKARTA: The five-star Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta Hotel on Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar is offering a special Bali Night dinner this Saturday, featuring a selection of Balinese dishes and dances.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Maluku to send apprentices to Japan
Maluku to send apprentices to Japan AMBON, Maluku: A number of vocational and technical school graduates in Maluku will be selected by the Maluku manpower and transmigration office for apprenticeship programs in various companies in Japan.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Whistle-blower to drop testimony against AG
Whistle-blower to drop testimony against AGP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe investigation into alleged corruption involving Attorney General MA Rachman was dealt a large blow on Friday when a key witness said he would withdraw his testimony.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Post-conflict Maluku seeks recovery funds from Jakarta
Post-conflict Maluku seeks recovery funds from JakartaAzis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, MalukuDespite being battered by two years of sectarian conflict from 1999 to 2001, the province of Maluku is still uncertain when a special fund would be allocated for its post-conflict recovery programs.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
True statesmanship
True statesmanship and BIN chiefFrom Koran TempoNow that the general elections are only a few weeks away, it is interesting to observe how some political party figures that happen to be government officials are acting as campaigners for their parties.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
RI comic strips a stranger in their own country
RI comic strips a stranger in their own countryKuss Indarto, Contributor, YogyakartaThe wild boar, in a frenzy, scrambles headlong behind a bush. Its fur is stained with blood and its movements noticeably erratic. Its eyes are wide open, reflecting a mixture of fear, pain and helplessness.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Low funds force campaigns indoors
Low funds force campaigns indoors MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A number of political parties in the eastern province of West Nusa Tenggara are complaining that a shortage of campaign funds has force them to restrict campaigning activities to indoor rallies.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Sofie Arjon Schuette
Sofie Arjon Schuette and Agam Fatchurrochman Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia Jakarta2. Giebels -- The political impact of the sharia question 2 X 30 Campaign for sharia state in Indonesia could shake country Lambert J. Giebels Historian Breda, The Netherlands
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Five suspects named in BI case
Five suspects named in BI caseP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice have named five suspects in the Account 520 case, the first names in a Rp 20.9 trillion scandal involving Bank Indonesia (BI) and the now-defunct Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).Brig. Gen.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Swedish prosecutors move investigation to Medan
Swedish prosecutors move investigation to MedanApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan, North SumatraI am assuming that "Hindon", mentioned later in the story is Abu Hendon, later referred to by his real name, Manaf. Otherwise "Hindon" is not introduced in the story.
Sat, 20 Mar 2004
Sleman develops 'superior' schools
Sleman develops 'superior' schoolsYOGYAKARTA: In a bid to increase the number of quality schools in the province, the Sleman Education Office is creating "superior" schools with curricula especially designed to meet local needs.The head of the education office, Muh.