Archive: 9 March 2004
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Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Dengue fever continues to spread
Dengue fever continues to spreadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dengue fever continues to spread across the country while the government claims that the disease has had no impact on the country's tourist industry.A two-year old child, Maulana, died of dengue fever on Monday at the Dr. M.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Same-day election campaigns spark clash fear
Same-day election campaigns spark clash fearBambang Nurbianto and P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While all 24 political parties have vowed to conduct peaceful election campaigns, the fear remains of possible clashes, with parties insisting on staging their rallies at the same venues on the...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 8, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 8, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
CIMB to engage in RI capital market
CIMB to engage in RI capital marketThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysia's leading securities firm Commerce International Merchant Bankers Berhard (CIMB) launched its Indonesian unit PT CIMB Niaga Securities with the aim of becoming a major player in Indonesia's growing capital market.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
OPEC determined to cut oil output
OPEC determined to cut oil outputFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will not change its plan of cutting crude oil output on April 1, despite the rising price of oil."We will stick to our February decision (to slash the output).
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Parties' commitment doubted
Parties' commitment doubted JAKARTA: The Indonesian Parliament Forum Formappi, a political watchdog, is conducting a survey of 24 parties to determine their commitment to the improvement of the House of Representatives (DPR).Formappi coordinator Tommi A.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
1. BANK: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. BANK: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 No quick fix to sluggish bank lending: Experts 2. SUSUL: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 TNI prioritize security in Aceh 3. HAITI: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 Six killed in anti-Aristide march
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Only 5 of 14 ministers submit campaign leave
Only 5 of 14 ministers submit campaign leaveFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Only five of the 14 Cabinet ministers registered as campaigners for the April 5 legislative election have notified the Cabinet Secretariat that they will take leave during the...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
TNI prioritizes security in Aceh
TNI prioritizes security in AcehWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The Indonesian Military (TNI) has stressed the importance of enhancing security in Aceh during the election campaign beginning on March 11, a decisive factor in evaluating the progress the government has made...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
RP probes MILF links to RI militants
RP probes MILF links to RI militants PHILIPPINES: Security officials said on Monday they were investigating whether Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines provided training for six Indonesian militants who were reportedly arrested in neighboring Malaysia.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 8, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 8, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Campaign carnival feared worsening traffic jam
Campaign carnival feared worsening traffic jamBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Serious traffic congestions are feared to hit the city on Thursday as hundreds of decorated trucks and other four-wheeled vehicles will take part in a joint carnival to kick off the general election campaigns...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Please check again if Georg is correct
Please check again if Georg is correct FOR ADS SPOTLIGHT -- MARCH 9BLOOD DONATION: PT Johnson Home Hygene Products (JHHP) employees at Pulo Gadung, East Jakarta donate blood to help dengue fever patients as part of the company's social program, called "Gerakan Anti Demam Berdarah" (Anti-Dengeu...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
High-end TVs, including projection TVs, on the rise
High-end TVs, including projection TVs, on the riseRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Projection TV producers and distributors expect better sales this year as many people want to see the news on the general election as well major sports events, such as Euro 2004 and the Olympics, on bigger screens.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Dengue funds not forthcoming for health center upgrades
Dengue funds not forthcoming for health center upgradesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city is to upgrade 40 district-level public health centers to accommodate dengue fever patients to solve overcrowding at 16 hospitals allocated to treat the disease.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Three monitors ready for polls
Three monitors ready for polls KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The election campaign is three days away but only three poll monitoring bodies have registered with the Sulawesi General Elections Commission (KPUD), a poll official said on Monday.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Garuda to open new routes to Singapore
Garuda to open new routes to SingaporeDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Beginning March 28, national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will open three new routes linking two cities in Sumatra and two cities in Java to Singapore, a company spokesman said.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Bojong locals protest at police HQ
Bojong locals protest at police HQ JAKARTA: Over 1,000 environmentalists and residents from Bojong, Bogor regency, staged a protest on Monday at National Police Headquarters, South Jakarta.The protectors demanded the police to withdraw mobile brigade forces from their area and dismiss Bogor Police...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Rains cut traffic lights, ups jams
Rains cut traffic lights, ups jamsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Heavy downpour over most part of the capital since Sunday night swamped several traffic light control boxes, worsening traffic congestion during peak hours on Monday morning.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
1. ELECTION: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS
1. ELECTION: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Mega asserts election to take place on time 2. PEMILU: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Same-day campaigns spark clash fears 3. LEAVE: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Only 5 of 14 ministers submit campaign leave 4. SEOUL: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS Opposition edges closer to impeaching Roh
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Tennis and weightlifting no-shows in 2005 SEAG
Tennis and weightlifting no-shows in 2005 SEAGZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's medal prospects for the 2005 South East Asian (SEA) Games have suffered an early setback with tennis and weightlifting being excluded from a tentative list of 34 sports.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
NU announces criteria for president
NU announces criteria for president SURABAYA: Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi announced NU's criteria for presidential and vice presidential candidates for the July elections.The ideal candidates, according to the criteria, must have no record of offenses relating to politics, the...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Rights tribunal to summon Tommy in Tanjung Priok trial
Rights tribunal to summon Tommy in Tanjung Priok trialM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An ad hoc human rights tribunal announced a plan to summon Hutomo `Tommy' Mandala Putra, the youngest son of former president Soeharto, to testify in the trial of 11 Army officers accused of the...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
'Bajaj', top air polluter
'Bajaj', top air polluterFrom Warta Kota The 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...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Thai Military Bank signs merger deal
Thai Military Bank signs merger deal BANGKOK: Thai Military Bank, the Industrial Finance Corporation of Thailand (IFCT) and DBS Thai Danu Bank, a unit of Singapore's DBS Group, on Monday signed a merger deal to create Thailand's fifth-largest bank.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Intel to open research center
Intel to open research center SEOUL: U.S. high-tech giant Intel Corp. said on Monday it had agreed to open a research center in South Korea, the world leader in high-speed broadband penetration.The agreement was reached at a meeting here between Patrick Gelsinger, Intel's senior vice president and...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Senior U.S. security official kicks off SE Asian tour
Senior U.S. security official kicks off SE Asian tourAgencies, Singapore United States Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge met with Singaporean officials on Monday and inspected a border checkpoint as part of a Southeast Asian tour aimed at coordinating the American-led war against terrorism with...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Baharuddin Lopa awards
Baharuddin Lopa awardsFrom Koran Tempo The plan of non-governmental organizations or other parties to present Baharuddin Lopa awards for law enforcement to those who have struggled or given steadfast support for legal justice, deserves appreciation, in particular Abdurrahman Saleh and Amirudin.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Mercedes aims to up share in local truck market
Mercedes aims to up share in local truck marketAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming general election, DaimlerChrysler Indonesia, the producer of various Mercedes-Benz vehicles, announced on Monday a plan to increase its share in the heavy-duty...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Radio stations pledge to remain neutral in polls
Radio stations pledge to remain neutral in pollsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the general election draws near, radio stations have drawn up a manual to help their employees remain neutral while covering the elections.Zainal A.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Eddy Pianto sues Telkom, Bapepam for Rp 7.84t
Eddy Pianto sues Telkom, Bapepam for Rp 7.84tThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former auditor of state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom, accounting firm Eddy Pianto has officially filed a Rp 7.84 trillion (US$922 million) lawsuit against the company and the Capital Market Supervisory Agency...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Military guarantees election security in Aceh
Military guarantees election security in AcehTeuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh The martial law administration in Aceh will deploy all of its forces to ensure the upcoming general election will be a success in the province, a military official said on Monday.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Mega asserts elections to take place on time
Mega asserts elections to take place on timeOyos Saroso H.N. and Moch. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung/Jakarta Brushing aside technical and logistical problems the General Elections Commission (KPU) is facing, President Megawati Soekarnoputri asserted on Monday that the elections would...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Allied Indo Coal starts deep mining in Sumatra
Allied Indo Coal starts deep mining in SumatraKasparman Piliang, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra PT Allied Indo Coal (AIC) has started a deep mining operation at its 884-hectare concession site in Parambahan, Sawahlunto Sijunjung, West Sumatra, with a total investment of Rp 90 billion (US$10.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Panwaslu handles 31 poll violations
Panwaslu handles 31 poll violations PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Central Sulawesi branch of the Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) has handled 31 poll violations from January to March.Aminuddin Kasim, chairman of Central Sulawesi's Panwaslu, said the 31 cases consisted of six crimes, five...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Migrant-worker law still a dream
Migrant-worker law still a dream JAKARTA: A coalition of non-governmental organizations called on the government to immediately appoint a minister to represent them in the discussion of the bill on the protection of migrant workers and their family members with the House of Representatives (DPR)...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Australia to return illegal immigrants to RI
Australia to return illegal immigrants to RIReuters, Canberra A group of 15 illegal Indonesian immigrants discovered on a remote Australian island last Thursday will be returned home, the Australian government said on Monday.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
'Better education cure for violence'
'Better education cure for violence' Violence, in whatever form, is an enemy of humanity, especially when it occurs in private life, within the family. However, such violence is still widespread in the community, with women and children as the victims.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Indosat to launch Star One to challenge Telkom
Indosat to launch Star One to challenge TelkomRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Telecommunications company PT Indonesian Satellite Corporation (Indosat) plans to launch a new fixed wireless service to challenge the dominance of PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) in the cellular business.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
1. WOMEN: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. WOMEN: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Public urged not to vote for parties blind to women's rights or Parties still ignore women's rights: Activists 2. LADIA: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 Controversy over Ladia goes on 3. TEMPO: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 'Tempo' remembers attack as members stand trial 4.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
It's time to 'open' your own theater
It's time to 'open' your own theaterBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta The upcoming elections will certainly be different from previous elections, as this year will see the country's first ever direct presidential election.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
2. Vice President Hamzah Haz United Development Party (PPP)
2. Vice President Hamzah Haz United Development Party (PPP) 3. Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (Democratic Party) 4. Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla (Golkar Party) 5.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
No progress yet on conjoined twins
No progress yet on conjoined twinsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two weeks after their arrival at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta, the father of conjoined twins Anggi and Anjeli still has no idea when his daughters will undergo separation surgery.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
'Carcass' flower unlikely to bloom
'Carcass' flower unlikely to bloomTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor At the Cibodas Botanical Park in Bogor officials are doubtful that the carcass flower Amorphophallus titanum, which was expected to bloom in the next few days, will produce a flower.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Bad timing for ASEAN peacekeeping force
Bad timing for ASEAN peacekeeping forceThe Strait Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Indonesia has been pushing the idea of an ASEAN Security Community since the leaders' summit in Bali last November. It wants ASEAN to break new ground by playing an active role in resolving regional conflicts.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Senior U.S. security official kicks off Southeast Asian tour in
Senior U.S. security official kicks off Southeast Asian tour in SingaporeAgencies, Singapore United States Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge met with Singaporean officials on Monday and inspected a border checkpoint as part of a Southeast Asian tour aimed at coordinating the American-led war...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
[b]High time now for more
High time now for more substantive politics Democracy, religious values, and substantive politics Muhamad Ali Lecturer State Islamic University Sharif Hidayatullah Jakarta2. Seth -- China's opportunity in North Korea 2 X 30China has opportunity in N. Korea at the expense of U.S. influence S.P. Seth
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
No blackouts during general election: PLN
No blackouts during general election: PLNFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Power blackouts, which on normal days irk consumers, could bring have more serious consequences during the elections, when the public tend to be more suspicious: it could be considered an act of sabotage by certain...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Mega completes week-long tour of the archipelago
Mega completes week-long tour of the archipelagoFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Oyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Lampung President Megawati Soekarnoputri ended on Monday a week-long tour across the country, with Lampung, South Sumatra and Riau provinces as the last leg of her trip.
Tue, 09 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).
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Kuwait Embassy responds
Kuwait Embassy responds Regarding the article published in The Jakarta Post on March 4, titled Nuwa Wea hears horror stories of RI maids, allow me to clarify certain points.I admit that there are serious problems involving several domestic Indonesian employees working in Kuwait, as I mentioned in a...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
High time now for more substantive politics
High time now for more substantive politicsMuhamad Ali, Lecturer, State Islamic University, Sharif Hidayatullah, Jakarta Elections are coming soon, both in the U.S. and in Indonesia. The relationship between religion and politics remains a crucial issue in both countries. In the last U.S.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Controversy over Ladia Galaska goes on
Controversy over Ladia Galaska goes onNani Farida and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta An off-the-cuff comment by President Megawati Soekarnoputri on the construction of a highway cutting through Aceh's virgin forests has spurred controversy.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, March 9, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, March 9, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita7:30 Children Show: Pentas Ceria8:00 Music: Sik Asik 10:00 TV Drama12:00 p.m.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
How serious is ASEAN about security?
How serious is ASEAN about security?Kavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Whenever there is a conflict within the region, ASEAN member countries immediately refer to the "ASEAN way" as a possible solution. In the grouping's language, this means only one thing: Non-interference.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Govt team still looking into Kampar case: Minister
Govt team still looking into Kampar case: MinisterMikael Onny Setiawan and Haidir Anwar Tandjung, Balikpapan, Riau Home minister Hari Sabarno has hinted that the central government will not make a final decision on the fate of Kampar Regent Jefri Noer in the near future because an investigation...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Abusive cops want release
Abusive cops want release Eight police officers in detention for allegedly beating demonstrating students outside the Supreme Court building on Feb. 12 have asked for a release, promising they would not hamper the investigation into the case.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
One dead in river rafting accident
One dead in river rafting accident SEMARANG: One person died and another went missing while rafting on a river in the Central Java regency of Kendal on Saturday.The remains of Syahid, 20, were found on Sunday afternoon by a search and rescue team.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, March 9, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, March 9, 2003Exhibition* Liquid Pictures Reinventing Bandung at Selasar Sunaryo Art Space, Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur no. 100 (Tel. 022 2507939), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until March 10.Performance* Sundanese Traditional Performances, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Raids on out-of-wedlock couples will be launched in Batam
Raids on out-of-wedlock couples will be launched in BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau The Batam Mayoralty is planning to conduct raids on couples living together out of wedlock.Head of the social office, Azwan, said on Monday the raids would begin on March 16.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
A plague of rats ruins rice crops in Indramayu
A plague of rats ruins rice crops in IndramayuNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java A plague of rats has infested hundreds of hectares of rice paddies in the West Java town of Indramayu, causing widespread crop failure and about Rp 1.3 billion (US$147,000) worth of damage.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
No quick fix to sluggish bank lending: Experts
No quick fix to sluggish bank lending: ExpertsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts warned the central bank against seeking an instant solution to the slow growth in bank loans to the corporate sector, as aggressive lending without proper risk management would cause another financial...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
'Tempo' commemorates attack as members stand trial
'Tempo' commemorates attack as members stand trialM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Journalists, experts, activists and artists gathered on Monday at the Tempo office building on Jl. Proklamasi, Central Jakarta, to commemorate an attack on the weekly by around 200 protesters, who claimed...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
From 1998 to 2004, 'Donosaurus' marches on
From 1998 to 2004, 'Donosaurus' marches onCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Heri Dono's 11th solo exhibition, currently on show at Galeri Nasional, is evidence of his continual fascination with wayang, comics, and sociopolitical commentaries.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
IAAF expert says heat a hurdle for track and field athletes
IAAF expert says heat a hurdle for track and field athletesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Heat is one of the obstacles Indonesia must overcome to develop top athletes in track and field, according to a former Olympian.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
34,000 residents lose voting rights
34,000 residents lose voting rights KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Some 34,000 residents of East Nusa Tenggara province will be unable to vote in the upcoming general election because officials failed to register them, a poll official said on Monday.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Mitsubishi sells shares in Proton
Mitsubishi sells shares in ProtonAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Japan's Mitsubishi has sold shares representing 7.93 percent of Malaysia's national car maker Proton to institutional funds, an industry source said on Monday.The 43.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Thai-made cars make inroads into Singapore
Thai-made cars make inroads into SingaporeAgence France-Presse, Singapore Thai-made cars previously regarded as inferior to U.S., Japanese, European and South Korean exports are becoming popular in Singapore, with almost 5,000 sold in 2003, a media report said on Monday.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
City gets new subprecinct buildings
City gets new subprecinct buildings JAKARTA: Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara officiated on Monday three new buildings for the Cipayung Police subprecinct in East Jakarta, Ciledug subprecinct in South Jakarta and Cimanggis subprecinct in Depok, West Java.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Thailand free of bird flu: Official
Thailand free of bird flu: Official BANGKOK: Thailand is free of bird flu and will resume the breeding of chickens next month, an Agriculture Ministry official said on Monday.No areas of Thailand have had active cases of bird flu in poultry since Feb.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
[b]How serious
How serious is ASEAN about security? Kavi Chongkittavorn The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok2. Strait -- ASEAN's peace 2 X 21Bad timing for ASEAN peacekeeping force The Strait Times Asia News Network Singapore3.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
* Headlines: Controversy over Aceh highway goes on 2
* Headlines: Controversy over Aceh highway goes on 2 * National: Rights tribunal to summon Tommy on donation 4 * Archipelago: Kampar teachers threaten to stage fresh rally 5 * Opinion: How serious is ASEAN about security? 7 * City: Street campaigns feared to worsen traffic 8 * Sports:O'Neal leads...
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Armed robbers shot dead in Medan
Armed robbers shot dead in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Officers from the police's elite Mobile Brigade (Brimob) shot and killed two alleged armed robbers at a cacao plantation on Jl. Medan-Sibolangit in Deli Serdang regency on Monday.The suspects were shot in the chest and head.
Tue, 09 Mar 2004
Political parties still ignore women's rights: Activists
Political parties still ignore women's rights: ActivistsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya International Women's Day was commemorated across the country with a public call not to vote for any political party which does not promote women's rights during the next general election.