Archive: 4 March 2004
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Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Justice? It's not just a Jakarta affair
Justice? It's not just a Jakarta affairAndrea Fitri Woodhouse, Justice for the Poor team, World Bank, Jakarta Jakarta was abuzz recently with talk of the Akbar Tandjung verdict. Supporters claimed Supreme Court independence; other observers cried foul. Whatever the verdict, one thing was clear.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Mining accidents in Pongkor, Bogor
Mining accidents in Pongkor, Bogor No. Time Death toll ------------------------------------------- 1. Oct. 18, 1997 5 people2. Nov. 28, 1998 16 people3. Jan. 2, 1999 9 people 4. Aug. 27, 1999 30 people5. Sept. 14, 1999 3 people6. Sept.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Hansip trained to safeguard polls
Hansip trained to safeguard pollsKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Kendari municipality government is training a total of 1,897 civilian guards (hansip) to help safeguard the upcoming elections.Kicking off the training on Wednesday, Andi Muzakkir Mustafa, the mayor of Kendari, said that the training...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
facts of Leuser :
facts of Leuser : * Leuser is one of Indonesia's conservation forests and the biggest virgin forest in Sumatra. *The ecosystem region is covering 2.6 million hectares of land *Home to some 6,000 orangutans, 4,000 elephants, 200 tigers and 50 sumatra rhinos.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Severance pay of IBRA staff
Severance pay of IBRA staff People know that the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), from the time it was set up in 1998 until it was dissolved last month, had been given special privileges.IBRA was tasked not only to restructure ailing banks, but also corporate credits.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
RI's greatest pianist dies
RI's greatest pianist diesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's all-time great jazz pianist Nick Mamahit died in a hospital here on Wednesday night. He was 80 years old."Dad was admitted to the hospital on Monday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Persita gets out of relegation zone with win over Persijatim
Persita gets out of relegation zone with win over PersijatimMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Under a pouring rain, Persita earned only its second win, 1-0 over Persijatim in the 2004 season of Indonesian soccer league with the goal coming from a penalty kick at Benteng Stadium in Tangerang...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
* Headlines: Ex-diplomat stands trial for child sex abuses 3
* Headlines: Ex-diplomat stands trial for child sex abuses 3 * National: Aging judges to handle backlogged cases 4 * Archipelago: Steel plant blast injures 13 in E. Java 5 * Opinion: Justice is not just a Jakarta affair 6 * City: Four antigarbage dump protesters arrested in Bogor 8 * Sports: Tiger...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Minister downplays malcontent for being 'uninvited'
Minister downplays malcontent for being 'uninvited'Tiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaCoordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono downplayed on Wednesday his recently publicized disgruntlement with President Megawati Soekarnoputri,...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
32 soldiers prosecuted in North Aceh
32 soldiers prosecuted in North AcehTeuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, AcehA total of 32 soldiers have committed crimes during military operations in the troubled province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam since May last year.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
1. TANGGUH: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. TANGGUH: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 BP seeks loan from Bank of China, JBIC for Tangguh finance 2. PAEDOHILE: 3o pt, 4 cols, 1 x 30 Alleged pedophile diplomat in court 3. LADIA: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Minister slams Aceh forest road project 4.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Party withdraws review appeal
Party withdraws review appeal JAKARTA: Politician Abdullah Hehamahua withdrew on Wednesday his appeal for a judicial review of Law No. 13/2003 on general elections as he was convinced that the Constitutional Court would not rule in favor of his party.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Three injured after clash in Donggala
Three injured after clash in DonggalaDONGGALA, Central Sulawesi: Three people were seriously injured on Tuesday night in Donggala regency, Central Sulawesi province, after clashes between two rival subdistricts.Two of the people injured were local residents. One was identified as Vito, 15.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Pasar Baru traders get new location
Pasar Baru traders get new location BEKASI: At least 800 retailers who lost their kiosks in a fire that gutted the Pasar Baru traditional market in Bekasi on Tuesday have been moved to a temporary site behind the damaged market building.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Muslim allowed to take donations from politicans
Muslim allowed to take donations from politicansFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMuhammadiyah chairman Ahmad Syafii Maarif asked on Wednesday Islamic boarding schools across the country to respond wisely to the intensifying visits of politicians ahead of the elections.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Asset management company
Asset management company The asset management company (AMC), which is being established by the government to administer assets left behind by the recently dissolved Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will certainly be in a much better position to gain a higher rate of asset recovery.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
BP seeks loan from Bank of China, JBIC for Tangguh finance
BP seeks loan from Bank of China, JBIC for Tangguh financeFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Energy giant BP PLc is seeking US$1.3 billion in loans from Chinese and Japanese lenders to finance the Tangguh gas project, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Cruising through Sunda Kelapa in a BMW 530i
Cruising through Sunda Kelapa in a BMW 530iNovan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post JakartaIt was a cloudy morning when we started the test-drive of BMW's latest BMW 530i model, which has undergone a major face-lift.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
1. DENGUE: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. DENGUE: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Dengue patients forced to lie amid trash on hospital floor2. SBY: 36 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 35 Susilo-Mega spat, much ado about nothing 3. KPU: 32 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 16 Cabinet members to forsake state duty for party 4.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Nuwa Wea hears horror stories of RI maids
Nuwa Wea hears horror stories of RI maidsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaKuwait has sent 99 Indonesian workers to prison, including seven women who fell pregnant and gave birth in prison after having a relationship with their employers.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Withe signs 4-year contract with PSSI
Withe signs 4-year contract with PSSIZakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta After weeks of uncertainty, Peter Withe of Britain finally signed a four-year coaching contract with the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Narcotics agency suspects a shift of drug preference
Narcotics agency suspects a shift of drug preferenceLeony Aurora The Jakarta Post Jakarta A seven-fold increase in the amount of cocaine confiscated from 2002 to 2003 and a drop in seized heroin and crystal amphetamine, locally called shabu-shabu, indicate a shift in the drug trend, says a top...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
10% of national park deforested
10% of national park deforestedBENGKULU: Some 10 percent of the 1.3-million-hectare Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS) has been cleared of trees, an official said.Soewartono, the chairman of the TNKS board of directors, blamed illegal logging for the rapid pace of deforestation in the park.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Aging judges to work on backlogged legal cases
Aging judges to work on backlogged legal casesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaInstead of recruiting new, younger judges, the Supreme Court has decided to extend the service of aging justices to handle some 16,000 backlogged cases.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Four arrested in protest as police guard Bojong dump
Four arrested in protest as police guard Bojong dumpTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorFour Bojong residents have been arrested by the Bogor Police following a protest and vandalism by locals to a dump truck owned by the Jakarta administration late on Tuesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Actor Poe cleared to run for RP president
Actor Poe cleared to run for RP presidentActor Poe cleared to run for RP presidentReuters ManilaFernando Poe Jr. is eligible to run for Philippine president in May's election, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, handing the film star a critical victory in his bid to unseat President Gloria...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Six governors visit Maluku
Six governors visit MalukuKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Six governors visited Maluku on Wednesday to observe the situation in the province, which was recently rocked by sectarian violence.The governors were Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengkubowono X, Gorontalo Governor...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Cilincing fish farmers to get little compensation
Cilincing fish farmers to get little compensationDamar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFish farmers in Cilincing, North Jakarta, have waited two months for the city administration to compensate them for losses caused by pollution from the city's temporary dump in Rawamalang, and...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Indonesia launches US$1b global int'l bond
Indonesia launches US$1b global int'l bondFitri Wulandari and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government launched a US$1 billion international bond, more than double the initial plan of $400 million, following overwhelming demand from global investors.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
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Muslims allowed to take donations from politicians Nuwa Wea hears horror stories of RI maids Police hand over files of bomb suspects to prosecutor Narcotics agency suspects shift in drug of choice
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
'Bajaj', top air polluter
'Bajaj', top air polluterFrom Warta KotaThe Jakarta provincial administration is reportedly studying a project for the procurement of Toyota-Kijang taxis and the upgrading of the bajaj, by modifying the engines of the three- wheeled motorized public transportation vehicles from two-stroke to...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Cabinet members to forsake state duty for party
Cabinet members to forsake state duty for partyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono downplayed on Wednesday his recently publicized disgruntlement with President Megawati Soekarnoputri, and said he would remain and continue his...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Cheated at Merak terminal
Cheated at Merak terminalFrom Kompas We went by car at the end of January to the ferry terminal in Merak, Banten, where ticket counter employees charged us Rp 115,000 for the ferry transport service.Aboard the ferry, we examined the details printed on the ticket and found that the official price...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Rupiah Rates March 3
Rupiah Rates March 3 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,810.08 6,050.57 6,464.81 6,395.61 Brunei dollar 1 5,277.52 4,689.29 5,009.95 4,956.70 Canadian dollar 1 6,690.91 5,945.54 6,351.69 6,284.59 Swiss franc 1 6,930.11 6,158.93 6,578.77 6,510.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
British coach expected to rejuvenate RI soccer
British coach expected to rejuvenate RI soccerZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After weeks of uncertainty, Peter Withe of Britain finally signed a four-year coaching contract with the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Groups join green battle to save national park
Groups join green battle to save national parkAlit Kertaraharja, Contributor, Singaraja, Bali The West Bali National Park offers more than just picturesque scenery, its rich marine resources have long been the main source of income for the locals.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
'Communism only grows when injustice prevails'
'Communism only grows when injustice prevails'After almost 40 years without political rights, former members of the banned Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and their families will be able to vote and run in the coming legislative elections.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
CNOOC officials apologizes, let police to take sample
CNOOC officials apologizes, let police to take sampleThe Jakarta Post, JakartaOfficials from oil company China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) came to the Jakarta Police Headquarters on Wednesday to apologize for "a miscommunication" when they denied access to the force to take an oil sample...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
RI's greatest pianist dies
RI's greatest pianist dies or RI music great diesThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia's all-time great jazz pianist Nick Mamahit died in a hospital here on Wednesday night. He was 80 years old."Dad was admitted to the hospital on Monday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Petulu villagers live in harmony with birds
Petulu villagers live in harmony with birdsJagadhita, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Long-legged birds that are similar to herons or storks are held in special affection at Petulu village, Gianyar, as they are believed to be sacred and can bring good fortune.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
RI maids to be charged with murder
RI maids to be charged with murder SINGAPORE: Two teenage Indonesian maids will be charged with the murder of a 47-year-old Singaporean woman found dead in her condominium, police said on Wednesday. The two 19-year-old maids will be charged on Thursday with the murder of Esther Ang, said police...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
[b]Justice? It's not
Justice? It's not just a Jakarta affairAndrea Fitri Woodhouse Justice for the Poor team World Bank Jakarta 2. Sasdi -- Kampar case a lesson in democracy for Indonesia 2 X 30 The Kampar case: Differences between the U.S.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Amphetamines booming in East and SE Asia
Amphetamines booming in East and SE AsiaAssociated Press BangkokProduction and trafficking of amphetamines have boomed in Asia in recent years even as the output of opium has decreased in Southeast Asia's infamous Golden Triangle, a UN-affiliated agency said on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Prevention of dengue
Prevention of dengue In articles and advisories from the Ministry of Health one gets the impression that the aedes mosquito breeds only in clean water. On several occasions, I collected some aedes larvae in dirty and muddy water and later put them in several large bottles.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Dengue patients forced to hallways
Dengue patients forced to hallwaysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor/Tangerang The constantly increasing number of dengue fever patients in Jakarta combined with the hospitals' limited capacity has left no choice for many of the city-run hospitals to place poor patients, mostly children, on the floor...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Ministers urge businesses to use local technology
Ministers urge businesses to use local technologyAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFour ministers teamed up on Wednesday to encourage businesspeople to apply technology created by local researchers, launching a joint exhibition of over 100 proven research outcomes from government agencies,...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Cheated at Merak terminal
Cheated at Merak terminalFrom Kompas We went by car at the end of January to the ferry terminal in Merak, Banten, where ticket counter employees charged us Rp 115,000 for the ferry transport service.Aboard the ferry, we examined the details printed on the ticket and found that the official price...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
The Kampar case: Differences between the U.S. and Indonesia
The Kampar case: Differences between the U.S. and IndonesiaArdimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Berkeley, California, ajambak@calmail.berkeley.edu In a blunder analogous to a asinine comment made by the regent of Kampar, Riau, in response to a question posited by a local teacher about the...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Former Megawati aide vows to topple her
Former Megawati aide vows to topple herA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA former aide to Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri has vowed to dump her from the presidency in this year's elections.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Smelter blast injures 13, damages 63 home
Smelter blast injures 13, damages 63 homeIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Sidoarjo, East JavaAt least 13 people were injured, two of them seriously, when a strong explosion rocked a metal smelter in Sidoarjo industrial area, East Java, on Wednesday.The explosion took place at about 5:45 a.m.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
At least 41 dead in eastern Nepal clash, Army claims
At least 41 dead in eastern Nepal clash, Army claimsShusham Shrestha Agence France-Presse KathmanduAt least 41 people were killed in a major gunfight between security forces and Maoist rebels in a town in eastern Nepal, the most serious clashes between the sides for months, the army said on...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Monopoly watch to examine busway
Monopoly watch to examine busway JAKARTA: The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) will scrutinize the possible monopoly in the management of busway, which is currently in the hands of BP Transjakarta Busway."We have learned that the busway is managed by one company...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Telkomsel launches office solution
Telkomsel launches office solutionJAKARTA: Mobile telecommunications operator PT Telkomsel, together with mobile phone producer Motorola and software company Microsoft, launched on Wednesday an integrated mobile office solution for its corporate customers.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Up for election 2004
Up for election 2004Along with voting for political parties and legislative candidates in the House of Representatives (DPR) and City/Regency Council (DPRD) on April 5, voters will also select candidates for the new Regional Representatives Council (DPD).
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Malik free to join party: Syafii
Malik free to join party: Syafii JAKARTA: Muhammadiyah chairman Syafii Maarif said on Wednesday that senior Muslim scholar Malik Fadjar had the right to be named a vice presidential candidate by any political party, underlining that such a move would not break up Muhammadiyah.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Law enforcement
Law enforcementFrom Suara KaryaIn declaring 2004 the year of public service, State Minister for Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin emphasized the need to treat the public not merely as recipients of service but as loyal customers.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Police hand over files of bomb to prosecutor
Police hand over files of bomb to prosecutorTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice submitted on Wednesday the case files on two suspects in the Marriott hotel bombing, Tohir and Ismail, to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office.National Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Public service and law enforcement
Public service and law enforcementFrom Suara KaryaIn declaring 2004 the year of public service, State Minister for Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin emphasized the need to treat the public not merely as recipients of service but as loyal customers.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
UN to bridge Myanmar's divide
UN to bridge Myanmar's divideMYANMAR: UN envoy Razali Ismail met on Wednesday with a top official in the ruling junta and was also due to see pro- democracy leaders as he pushed a new proposal to bridge Myanmar's bitter political divide.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
1. BOND: 4 LINES, 11 COUNTS
1. BOND: 4 LINES, 11 COUNTS Indonesia launches $1 billion int'l bond 2. KERRY: 1 LINE,, 30 COUNTS Kerry kicks off marathon campaign 3. NEPAL: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS At least 41 dead in Nepal clash: Army 4. BOGOR: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS Ninety trapped in gold mine
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Environment minister slams Aceh forest road project
Environment minister slams Aceh forest road projectThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim criticized on Wednesday the Ladia Galaska road project, planned to cut through the southern portions of Aceh, saying that it was not feasible and would endanger both the...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
'Communism only grows
'Communism only grows when injustice prevails'After almost 40 years without political rights, former members of the banned Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and their families will be able to vote and run in the coming legislative elections.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Bandung pushes to host Asia-africa golden jubile
Bandung pushes to host Asia-africa golden jubileYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungThe West Java provincial government and the Bandung municipal government have asked the central government to decide on Bandung as the host city for the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Asia Africa...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Seven firms to issue bonds before election: BES
Seven firms to issue bonds before election: BESRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Surabaya Stock Exchange (BES) said that seven companies planned to issue a total of Rp 2.7 trillion (US$321 million) in bonds before the presidential election on July 5.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 4, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 4, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting Spiritual Jewels by Walter Van Oelat Agung Rai Museum of Art, Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud, Gianyar, at 6:30 p.m., until March 27.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
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Muslims allowed to take donations from politicians Nuwa Wea hears horror stories of RI maids Police hand over files of bomb suspects to prosecutor Narcotics agency suspects shift in drug of choice
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Alleged pedophile diplomat in court
Alleged pedophile diplomat in courtWahyu Bhoediwardana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA former Australian diplomat went on trial at the Amlampura District Court in Bali on Wednesday on charges of forcing two underage boys to perform sexual acts.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Susilo-Mega spat, much ado about nothing
Susilo-Mega spat, much ado about nothingMoch. N. Kurniawan and Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya For 20 days starting next week, members of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Cabinet will devote their time to their respective parties rather than state duties.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Finance, trade ministries to share online database
Finance, trade ministries to share online databaseDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBeginning in August, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade will share information through an online database under an agreement signed here on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Correction
Correction KWIK KIAN GIE: The position of Kwik Kian Gie in the Hotel Alila spotlight on this page on Mar. 3 should have been stated as State Minister of National Development Planning/Bappenas Chairman. We aplogize for this error.Editor
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
E. Nusa Tenggara Police seize 691 firearms
E. Nusa Tenggara Police seize 691 firearmsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) provincial police have seized 691 both home-made rifles and guns since early this year from local residents on the archipelagic province during an operation code- named Cipta Kondisi 2004.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
People should not expect justice for corruptors
People should not expect justice for corruptorsKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaAn eagerly awaited extradition treaty between Indonesia and Singapore will not necessarily help Indonesia in efforts to bring alleged corrupters to justice, a minister said.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Unsolved articles delay bill talks
Unsolved articles delay bill talks JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) and the government on Wednesday agreed to delay the deliberation of a bill on procedures to make laws and legislations until the next sitting period, scheduled to start on April 12.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
1. PETULU -- 1 x 45
1. PETULU -- 1 x 45 Petulu villagers live in harmony with birds 3. PARK -- 1 x 48 Groups join green battle to save national park
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Ninety trapped in gold mine
Ninety trapped in gold mineTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor At least 90 illegal miners have been trapped, with at least four confirmed dead, inside state mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam)'s Gunung Pongkor mountain gold mine in Bantar Karet village, Nanggung district, Bogor regency.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Police chase end two-day kidnap drama
Police chase end two-day kidnap dramaEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSantoso, a 54-year-old auto shop owner, could never have imagined that he would be a victim of a kidnapping by one of his customers.On Monday at around 7 p.m.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
* One of Indonesia's conservation forests and the biggest
* One of Indonesia's conservation forests and the biggest pristine forest on Sumatra island * Covering 2.6 million hectares of land * Home to some 6,000 orangutans, 4,000 elephants, 200 tigers and 50 sumatra rhinos, all are protected animals * Dubbed one of the world's lungs and a home to millions...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Narcotics agency suspects shift in drug of choice
Narcotics agency suspects shift in drug of choiceLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, JakartaA seven-fold increase in the amount of cocaine confiscated from 2002 to 2003 and a drop in seized heroin and crystal amphetamine, locally called shabu-shabu, indicate a shift in the drug trend, says a top...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Army will stay away from election fray
Army will stay away from election frayKurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As fear grips the government that the elections will not be able to be held on time, the military has made it clear that it will refrain from taking actions it perceives would blemishing its...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
BI bechmark rate down to 7.42%
BI bechmark rate down to 7.42%The Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Indonesia continued to lower its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday following the report on low inflation in February.The interest rate on the one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory note declined to a new historic low of 7.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
PAL delivers ship to Jepara
PAL delivers ship to JeparaSURABAYA: PT PAL Indonesia delivered on Tuesday a passenger ship to Jepara regency in Central Java during a ceremony attended by Central Java Governor Mardiono and the president of the shipbuilder, Adwin Suryohadiprojo.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
'Bajaj', top air polluter
'Bajaj', top air polluterFrom Warta KotaThe Jakarta provincial administration is reportedly studying a project for the procurement of Toyota-Kijang taxis and the upgrading of the bajaj, by modifying the engines of the three- wheeled motorized public transportation vehicles from two-stroke to...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
facts of Leuser :
facts of Leuser : * Leuser is one of Indonesia's conservation forests and the biggest virgin forest in Sumatra. *The ecosystem region is covering 2.6 million hectares of land *Home to some 6,000 orangutans, 4,000 elephants, 200 tigers and 50 sumatra rhinos.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Thursday, March 4, 2004
Thursday, March 4, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Documentary7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:30 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz10:00 TV Drama: Si Kabayan 11:00 Sports 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Exhibition captures the human in the machine
Exhibition captures the human in the machineChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, TangerangA wide, almost pristine, unnamed road traverses the quaint residential area of Bintaro and passes into the still-developing industrial center of Bumi Serpong Damai, Tangerang, where the houses and small shops that...