Archive: 6 March 2004
89 articles found
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
RI not need Australia's advice: Diplomat
RI not need Australia's advice: Diplomat JP/AUSTRALIARI doesn't need Australia's advice: Diplomat The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rebuked the Australian government on Friday, saying that Indonesia did not need a third country's advice on whether the government should ask...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
53% of potential voters don't know election date
53% of potential voters don't know election dateMoch. N. Kurniawan and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Just 30 days ahead of the April 5 legislative election, only 47 percent of the country's population is actually aware of that date, according to a survey by the International...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 5, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 5, 2004 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Indonesia needs show-case for good governance
Indonesia needs show-case for good governanceW. Scott Thompson, Gianyar, Bali There is often almost a sense of despair in the analyses by Indonesian writers in these pages. Their country's KKN (corruption, collusion and cronysm), traffic, pollution, terrorism, sectarian violence "you name it, it's...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Controversial busway followed by road widening
Controversial busway followed by road wideningDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Playing down public criticism and without the knowledge of its partner in the project, the Jakarta Public Works Agency will start widening sections of Jl. Sudirman and Jl.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
1. ELECTION: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. ELECTION: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Ballot paper printing may have to be rescheduled 2. DENGUE: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 14 12 dengue-hit provinces to get Rp 500m each 3. GOLKAR: 32 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48 Akbar Tandjung restricts his rivals' movements 4.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Low pay for college graduates
Low pay for college graduatesFrom Suara Karya The workforce in Indonesia is increasing by nine million every year. Meanwhile, 80 percent of the population of 200 million still lives below the poverty line.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
PP fires member for loyalty to Golkar
PP fires member for loyalty to Golkar JAKARTA: The central board of the Pemuda Pancasila (PP) youth organization has fired a member following his support for the Golkar Party instead of the Pancasila Patriot Party, whose chairman also leads the PP.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Witness denies knowledge of plan to cheat Tommy
Witness denies knowledge of plan to cheat TommyM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An aide to former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, Noer Muhammad Iskandar SQ, testified at the Central Jakarta District Court on Friday that he knew little about an alleged scam involving defendant...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Hasyim refuses PKB offer
Hasyim refuses PKB offer SURABAYA: The chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the country's largest Muslim organization, Hasyim Muzadi, rejected on Friday a National Awakening Party (PKB) claim that he would campaign for the party in the upcoming general election.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Schools need sport to support education
Schools need sport to support educationSimon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta Children love to play and it is right and appropriate that we give them opportunities to play.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Done - Chris
Done - Chris VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AWARD: Indosat was honored to receive the Voluntary Compliance Award granted to a company that fulfills its tax obligations precisely. The award was presented by Indonesia's Vice President Hamzah Haz (right) to Indosat Finance Director Nicholas Tan Kok Peng (third...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Nadia Comaneci cancels visit to RI
Nadia Comaneci cancels visit to RI JAMBI: Romanian-born gymnast, Nadia Comaneci, has canceled her planned visit to Indonesia's Jambi province to give a coaching clinic, due to the tight schedule of the American gymnasts she is training.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
AGO slammed for its view on May 1998 riots
AGO slammed for its view on May 1998 riotsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Institute for Policy Research and Advocacy (Elsam) slammed the Attorney General's Office on Friday for declaring that there were no serious human rights violations in the 1998 May riots.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
House rejects probe into Indosat sale
House rejects probe into Indosat saleKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) on Friday voted against a proposal to launch an investigation into the sale of the government's 41.9 percent stake in state-owned telecommunications company PT Indosat in December 2002.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Nigerian gets death for drug smuggling
Nigerian gets death for drug smugglingMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Judges at the Tangerang District Court on Friday sentenced Nigerian Stephen Rasyaad Akinyemi to death by firing squad for drug smuggling.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
'Nothing libelous in GM's remarks'
'Nothing libelous in GM's remarks' JAKARTA: Press Council member Sabam Leo Batubara testified on Thursday that there was nothing libelous in Goenawan Mohamad's statements in two articles published by Koran Tempo daily which prompted businessman Tomy Winata to file a suit.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Sardjito has new stroke service unit
Sardjito has new stroke service unit YOGYAKARTA: To provide service for the increased number of stroke victims in the region, state-owned Sardjito Hospital has opened a new stroke unit.Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi officially opened the new unit on Wednesday.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
JP/3/BOX5
JP/3/BOX5 Outline of PPDI's platform PPDI's vision is to uphold demokrasi Pancasila (democracy based on the state ideology, Pancasila) in the political, economic, social and cultural sector, with high respect for human rights, to achieve social justice for all.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
IMF hails rising confidence in RI, but seeks further reform
IMF hails rising confidence in RI, but seeks further reformDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday that the government had succeeded in retaining market confidence three months after the expiration of the Fund-backed special lending program.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
UGM students poll watchdog
UGM students poll watchdog YOGYAKARTA: A total of 918 students from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) will act as general election watchdogs in the province as part of the campus's obligatory community service program.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
JP/3/PPDI
JP/3/PPDI New PDI braces for last leg on long political journey Frans Surdiasis Research and Development Unit The Jakarta Post Jakarta This is the 24th and final article of a series on the 24 political parties contesting the 2004 elections.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Risk of libel in freedom of the press
Risk of libel in freedom of the press Patrick Guntensperger Business consultant Jakarta ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com One of the cornerstones of a democratic society is a free press. Freedom of expression is therefore, one of the very first freedoms to be curtailed when a democracy is being...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Budget for 'pesantren'
Budget for 'pesantren'From Koran Tempo The intricate problems the nation is facing are caused in party by a weak civil society as the government's partner, which is in turn caused by the low quality of human resources.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Money politics
Money politics must be eliminated From RepublikaMoney politics, through bribery or other gifts to buy votes, marks the lead-in to the 2004 general election. With its detrimental effect on democracy, this practice is certainly familiar to crooked politicians with plenty of resources at their...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
C. Sulawesi still tense after deadly village riot
C. Sulawesi still tense after deadly village riotThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The situation in the Central Sulawesi regency of Donggala remains tense following a bloody brawl between two villages in the regency on Wednesday.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Caltex names new local president
Caltex names new local president JAKARTA: PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) has chosen Wahyudin Yudiana as the new president to replace Humayunbosha who headed up the firm since 2000 and will retire on May 1.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Kampar teachers set deadline for regent's ouster
Kampar teachers set deadline for regent's ousterThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of teachers representing schools in Kampar regency threatened to return to the streets on Monday unless Home Minister Hari Sabarno approved the proposed dismissal of regent Jefri Noer and his deputy A.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Indonesians, unite!
Indonesians, unite!From Suara Karya The situation in our country is cause for great concern. The country is on the brink of collapse as it is mired in poverty, unemployment and massive debts.Worse still, Indonesians are involved in meaningless debates as each group tries to reach their own goals.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Outline of PPDI's platform
Outline of PPDI's platform PPDI's vision is to uphold demokrasi Pancasila (democracy based on the state ideology, Pancasila) in the political, economic, social and cultural sector, with high respect for human rights, to achieve social justice for all.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
RI not need Australia's advice: Diplomat
RI not need Australia's advice: Diplomat JP/AUSTRALIARI doesn't need Australia's advice: Diplomat The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rebuked the Australian government on Friday, saying that Indonesia did not need a third country's advice on whether the government should ask...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
* Headlines: Only 47% Indonesians know poll date: Survey 2
* Headlines: Only 47% Indonesians know poll date: Survey 2 * National: AGO slammed over ignorance of 1998 May riots 4 * Archipelago: Kampar teachers set deadline for regent's ouster 5 * Opinion: Students need learning autonomy 6 * City: Police tell parties to provide notice of rallies 8 * Sports:...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Only 50 legislators bother to attend House plenary meeting
Only 50 legislators bother to attend House plenary meetingKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) wound up its seven-week long session on Friday with only about 50 legislators showing up at the plenary meeting to hear the closing speech of House Speaker Akbar...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Toll road to connect Hankam-Cikunir
Toll road to connect Hankam-Cikunir JAKARTA: Toll road operator PT Jasa Marga has started the construction of an eight-kilometer road connecting Hankam in East Jakarta and Cikunir, Bekasi, which is part of the Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR).
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Jl. Thamrin
Jl. Thamrin - Median strips between fast and slow lanes will be completely scrapped - Drains underneath the median strips will be moved to the side of the road - The road will have five lanes, without designated fast and slow lanes, and an exclusive busway lane.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
TNI, SAF to continue cooperation
TNI, SAF to continue cooperation JAKARTA: Indonesia Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) chief Maj. Gen. Ng Yat Chun ended on Friday their two-day talks on defense cooperation between the two neighbors.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
30 BPK staff auditing IBRA
30 BPK staff auditing IBRA JAKARTA: The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has deployed 30 auditors to examine the performance of the now-defunct Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).Deputy chairman for state finance institutions Bambang Wahyudi said that the auditors had been auditing IBRA for 14...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Tourists cancel trips for fear of dengue
Tourists cancel trips for fear of dengue MEDAN, North Sumatra: Dozens of tourists from Singapore and other countries canceled their planned visits to Medan and surrounding areas on Friday, due to the dengue outbreak there.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
BMW Indonesia has new president
BMW Indonesia has new president JAKARTA: German carmaker BMW Group has appointed Josef Honsel as the new president of PT BMW Indonesia, replacing Jesus Cordoba, effective from March 5.Prior to joining BMW Indonesia, Honsel was the director of dealers and business development of BMW AG Germany...
Sat, 06 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...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
2 heads
2 heads 1. SCHOOL -- 1 x 30Yogya Kids, a mother-made school 2. JAWA -- 1 x 3Speak Javanese in Bantul, please
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
President inaugurates libraries
President inaugurates libraries SURABAYA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri inaugurated 50 libraries across the archipelago via video linkup from Cirebon regency on Friday.Two of the libraries were in Sumenep, Guluk-guluk subdistrict, and Blitar, Sumberejo district, both in East Java.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
A paradigm loss, not paradise lost
A paradigm loss, not paradise lostAloys Budi Purnomo Contextual Theologian Pontifical Faculty of Theology "Wedabhakti" Yogyakarta aloybudipurnomo@plasa.com In Indonesia, politics in future will have to engage with a new paradigm of the political aesthetic.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
The statues and sense of humor
The statues and sense of humor Those who have been living in Jakarta for years must have become people with high sense of humor.They must be capable in turning irregularities -- which have become commonplace at any pulse of life in the teeming capital city -- into jokes to keep their blood pressure...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Ten stalls in Muara Angke burned
Ten stalls in Muara Angke burned JAKARTA: Ten stalls at the fish market in Muara Angke, North Jakarta, were razed by fire early on Friday.No fatalities were reported in the fire, while the loss caused has not yet been determined.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
UP FOR ELECTION
UP FOR ELECTION Along with voting for political parties and legislative candidates in the House of Representatives (DPR) and City/Regency Councils (DPRD) on April 5, voters will also select candidates for the new Regional Representatives Council (DPD).
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
From Media Indonesia
From Media Indonesia Although not retroactively effective, the ruling of the Constitutional Court effectively annulling Article 60(g) of Law No. 12/2003 on general elections and restoring the right of former members of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) to vote for and be nominated as legislative...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Indonesia does not need Australia's advice: Diplomat
Indonesia does not need Australia's advice: DiplomatThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rebuked the Australian government on Friday, saying that Indonesia did not need a third country's advice on whether the government should ask for help to address terrorism.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
1. ROADS: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. ROADS: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTSControversial busway followed by road widening2. HENDRO: 3 lines, 12 COUNTSHendropriyono won't campaign for PDI-P3. PURNOMO: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTSEnergy investors return to Indonesia 4. HOUSE: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Only 50 politicians bother to attend House plenary
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
New PDI braces for last leg on long political journey
New PDI braces for last leg on long political journeyFrans Surdiasis, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThis is the 24th and final article of a series on the 24 political parties contesting the 2004 elections.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
'Hip' health clinic opened
'Hip' health clinic opened YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to improve health services and increase awareness of the importance of regular checkups, the Yogyakarta municipality administration plans to open what they call a Puskesmas Gaul, or trendy community health center.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
[b]Indonesia needs
Indonesia needs a showcase for good governance2. ADB -- Can the ADB resurrect itself? 2 X 30 Asia's development bank has lost its way, reform needed Pana Janviroj The Nation Asian News Network Bangkok
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Speak Javanese in Bantul, please
Speak Javanese in Bantul, pleaseSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Surman spoke Javanese while his colleagues smiled, stifling their laughter as they heard him try his best to greet a guest."Monggo, wonten ingkang saget kulo bantu. Mlebet langsung mawon (May I help you.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
RI not need Australia's advice: Diplomat
RI not need Australia's advice: Diplomat JP/AUSTRALIARI doesn't need Australia's advice: Diplomat The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rebuked the Australian government on Friday, saying that Indonesia did not need a third country's advice on whether the government should ask...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
1. IMF: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. IMF: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18IMF hails rising confidence in RI, but seeks further reform 2. PRIX: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28Ferrari's Michael Schumacher puts rivals on red alert3. SIDNEY: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24Indonesia does not need Australia's advice: Diplomat4.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Immigration tells 80 Bali tourists to get lost
Immigration tells 80 Bali tourists to get lostThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta It has only been a month since the visa on arrival (VoA) policy was introduced in February, but so far 80 foreign tourists from 13 countries have been barred from entering Bali.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Ballot paper printing may have to be rescheduled
Ballot paper printing may have to be rescheduledMoch. N. Kurniawan and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less than a month from polling day, the General Elections Commission (KPU) may be forced to again reschedule the printing of ballot papers at the request of two major printing companies.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Preventing bank robberies
Preventing bank robberies The three armed robberies of bank clients that took place in February can probably best be likened to a show of force by the criminals, who shot and injured their victims.A French national, Paul Quinn, was the first to fall in February, when four unknown men with handguns...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Last haj pilgrims arrive
Last haj pilgrims arrive JAKARTA: Indonesia's last haj pilgrimage flight for this year landed on Friday at Hasanuddin airport in Makassar, South Sulawesi.The haj pilgrims were greeted by the Ministry of Religious Affairs' secretary-general, Faisal Ismail, and South Sulawesi Governor Amin Syam, the...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Indonesia on the brink of collapse
Indonesia on the brink of collapseFrom Koran Tempo Bob Hasan has been released from prison. While the public debates the decision of the Supreme Court to acquit an accused corruptor, another corruptor is now going to get his freedom back.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
RI not need Australia's advice: Diplomat
RI not need Australia's advice: Diplomat JP/AUSTRALIARI doesn't need Australia's advice: Diplomat The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rebuked the Australian government on Friday, saying that Indonesia did not need a third country's advice on whether the government should ask...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
TV Today: Saturday, March 6, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, March 6, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Religious Teachings7:30 Children Show10:00 Live Report: Peresmian Rumah Baca11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Health2:30 English News Service3:00 Jazz Music3:30 City News4:00 Film7:00 News8:00 TV...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
AGO's plans to withdraw disputed funds criticized
AGO's plans to withdraw disputed funds criticizedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite increasing protests, the Attorney General's Office (AGO) insisted upon executing a court ruling on Friday requiring Bank Permata, owned by the government, to return Rp 546.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
[b]
Charting out the presidential election Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo Political Observer Jakarta 2. Patrick -- Risk of libel in freedom of the press 1 X 45 Risk of libel in freedom of the press By Patrick Guntensperger Business consultant Jakarta ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com3.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Three people die in a collision
Three people die in a collision BOGOR: Three people died and another was critically injured in a collision between a bus and a public minivan in Ciawi on Friday afternoon.The bus, owned by Kramat Jati, was heading toward Bogor from Puncak while the minivan was heading to Ciawi from Bogor when the...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
12 dengue-hit provinces to get Rp 500m each
12 dengue-hit provinces to get Rp 500m eachP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has earmarked Rp 6 billion (US$705,882) to fight dengue fever in the 12 provinces most affected by the disease.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Kediri still lacks ballot boxes, booths
Kediri still lacks ballot boxes, boothsKEDIRI, East Java: The Regental General Elections Commission (KPUD) branch in the town of Kediri, East Java, needs another 228 ballot boxes for the upcoming elections, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Police require parties to provide notice of rallies
Police require parties to provide notice of ralliesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the campaign for the legislative election just six days away, the Jakarta Police called on all 24 political parties contesting the elections to provide them with a detailed schedule of their campaigns.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Energy investors back to Indonesia
Energy investors back to IndonesiaFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being considered a pariah nation for years by power investors, Indonesia has started to regain investor confidence, largely due to the successful resolution of disputes with independent power producers (IPPs), a...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Police say terror suspects have no bomb
Police say terror suspects have no bombTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysian terrorist suspects Dr. Azahari and Noordin Moh. Top have no more high explosives in their possession, a high-ranking police officer said on Friday.National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Akbar restricts his rivals' movements
Akbar restricts his rivals' movementsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the legislative election 22-day campaigning period for the 24 political parties only six days away, Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung revealed on Friday his strategy to strengthen his position against his political...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Hendropriyono won't campaign for PDI-P
Hendropriyono won't campaign for PDI-PFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief Hendropriyono stated clearly on Friday that he would not campaign for his party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), despite an instruction from party...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Govt warns Army on chopper deal
Govt warns Army on chopper dealThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Controversy surrounding the purchase of Russian-made MI-17 helicopters by the Army has taken a new twist with the Ministry of Defense warning that the Indonesian government could be fined for late payment.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Council on trip amid dengue fever
Council on trip amid dengue fever BEKASI: Bekasi City Council deputy chairman Abdul Manan harshly criticized on Friday members of the Council's Commission E on public welfare who were away on a trip to Palembang, South Sumatra, for a comparison study on manpower.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
RI to host seminar on Islamic values
RI to host seminar on Islamic valuesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Center of Islam and Pluralism (ICIP), in cooperation with the Swiss government, is planning to organize a seminar on Islam and universal values, and will include the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
'We all guilty by omission for allowing discrimination'
'We all guilty by omission for allowing discrimination' Former members of the banned Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and their relatives have suffered almost four decades of systematic repression by the government. Now, it has reinstated their right to vote and run in future legislative elections.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Adira to sell 10% stake via IPO
Adira to sell 10% stake via IPORendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Financing company PT Adira Dinamika Multi Finance plans to sell 100 million shares, or 10 percent of its total stock, on the stock market via an initial public offering (IPO), in a bid to raise cash to expand business.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
ASEAN ministers wrap up retreat
ASEAN ministers wrap up retreatBen Rowse, Agence France-Presse, Halong Bay, Vietnam Southeast Asian foreign ministers wrapped up their retreat in Vietnam on Friday following talks on strengthening regional ties and resolving a spat with the European Union (EU) over Myanmar.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Arms said bound for RP seized
Arms said bound for RP seized PHILIPPINES: Philippine police and soldiers seized explosives and firearms on Friday from a man who said he planned to deliver the weapons to a buyer in a Muslim neighborhood of the capital Manila.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Fund-raising for violence victims
Fund-raising for violence victims JAKARTA: To commemorate International Woman's Day -- which falls on Monday -- a number of non-governmental organizations (NGO) will stage an art performance at the Ismail Marzuki Cultural Center in Central Jakarta to raise funds for women who have fallen victim to...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
The 2004 election
The 2004 election I have participated in several general elections before the upcoming elections and as far as I can remember everything went smoothly and there was not many problems, even during the preparations.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Asia's development bank has lost its way, reform needed
Asia's development bank has lost its way, reform neededPana Janviroj, The Nation, Asian News Network, Bangkok Last year, this newspaper organized a regional conference in Bangkok on the development of the Mekong sub-region, an area covering the northern parts of Thailand and Burma (Myanmar) and the...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
[b]Schools need sport
Schools need sport to support education Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Indonesia School Jakarta2. Setiono -- Can learning autonomy be developed in Indonesian 1 x 30 settings? Students need learning autonomy Setiono Lecturer Atma Jaya Catholic University Jakarta
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Two more miners' bodies found in gold mine: The bodies of another
Two more miners' bodies found in gold mine: The bodies of another two dead gold miners were removed on Friday afternoon from inside state mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam)'s Mount Pongkor gold mine in Bogor regency, upping the confirmed death toll to six.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Yogya Kids, a mother-made school
Yogya Kids, a mother-made schoolTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The sounds of a gamelan orchestra that were heard in the distance sounded a bit strange, but after listening for a while, one would recognize it as a basic melody that is usually played by beginners.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Poll monitor lacks power to act against violators
Poll monitor lacks power to act against violatorsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Electoral Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) said misuse of state facilities by government officials for party interests might be widespread ahead of the general election, but sadly it had no power to take...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, March 6, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, March 6, 2004Exhibitions* Contemporary art Home Sweet Home by French artists Pierre Thorreton and Eva Jospin at Kedai Kebun Forum's Gallery, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until March 6.
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
RI not need Australia's advice: Diplomat
RI not need Australia's advice: Diplomat JP/AUSTRALIARI doesn't need Australia's advice: Diplomat The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rebuked the Australian government on Friday, saying that Indonesia did not need a third country's advice on whether the government should ask...
Sat, 06 Mar 2004
Dam project head denies graft allegation
Dam project head denies graft allegationYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Leks Laksmana, a former head of the Jatigede dam project, denied on Friday any graft in the Rp 8 trillion (US$963.8 million) project in Sumedang, West Java.