Archive: 19 April 2004
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Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Poverty on decline in Asia: UN
Poverty on decline in Asia: UNKarl Malakunas, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Poverty across Asia has decreased "significantly" since 1990 but wealth disparities remain with many benefits of economic growth still not reaching the poor, the United Nations said in its latest report on the region's...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
RI condemns Israel's killing of Rantissi
RI condemns Israel's killing of RantissiAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia, the world's largest Muslim populous nation, strongly condemned on Sunday Israel's assassination of top Hamas leader Abdel-Aziz al-Rantissi, saying it clearly demonstrated the Jewish state's lack of...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Sleman to build off-campus dorm
Sleman to build off-campus dorm YOGYAKARTA: The Sleman Administration in Yogyakarta province is planning to build a number of modest apartments for students."We will build a student apartment of 96 rooms this year, located not far from campus," local settlement and regional infrastructure office...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Governor to publish fashion magezine
Governor to publish fashion magezine KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Despite his full load in running the local administration, Southeast Sulawesi Governor Ali Mazi has decided to make time to publish a fashion magazine."Before becoming governor, I had a fashion magazine in Jakarta.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Out with the old: Capital picks new players in 2004
Out with the old: Capital picks new players in 2004Max Lane, Visiting Fellow, Asia research centre, Murdoch University, Murdoch WA, West Australia, m.lane@murdoch.edu.au The 2004 election results show that the fundamental trend in Indonesian politics has not been a nostalgic swing back to the past...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Back off Myanmar, Asian states tell European Union
Back off Myanmar, Asian states tell European UnionAgencies, Straffan, IrelandThe European Union (EU) and Asia were to wrap up annual talks here on Sunday overshadowed, not for the first time, by serious divisions over the military dictatorship ruling Myanmar.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Police begin search for KPU hackers
Police begin search for KPU hackersEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Police Special Crimes Division investigators have started their hunt for the hackers who attacked the General Elections Commission (KPU) web site.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
* Headlines:Election results worsen House: Expert 2
* Headlines:Election results worsen House: Expert 2 * National: Presidential candidates ignore support from advisers4 * Archipelago:11 migrants missing in Poso 5 * Opinion:Out with the old: Capital picks new players in 2004 6 * City: SMP 56 taken over, students study on street8 * Sports:PSBI to...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
PLN delays Tarahan projects
PLN delays Tarahan projectsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned electricity firm PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) has delayed the construction of the coal-fired power projects in Tarahan, South Sumatra, raising concerns among industry players.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Political parties & public welfare
Political parties & public welfareFrom Suara KaryaPractically all political parties contesting this year's general election are fond of talking about the need to surmount national issues like poverty, unemployment, farmers' living conditions, corruption, collusion and nepotism.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- BATHROOM FIXTURES -- APRIL 18
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- BATHROOM FIXTURES -- APRIL 18 Turning the bathroom into a relaxing retreat Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta As our daily routines cause increasing strain and fatigue, the bathroom has become a source of relaxation and rejuvenation for both body and mind.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Sudibyo M. Wiradji
Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post JakartaMore people soaking in the tub as bathing habits changeFOCUS ISSUE -- BATHROOM FIXTURES --- APRIL 18 The growing trend toward spas and pampering oneself among well-to-do Indonesians has had a positive impact on sale of bathroom fixtures, such as bathtubs,...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
5,000 Tambora locals lose homes
5,000 Tambora locals lose homes JAKARTA: At least 370 houses on Petak Serani IV, Tanah Sereal subdistrict in Tambora district, West Jakarta, burned down in a fire on Saturday morning, forcing the evacuation of 5,000 residents.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Bird watchers flock to Gede Pangrango National Park
Bird watchers flock to Gede Pangrango National ParkTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe growing popularity of bird watching among university students and environmentalists led the University of Indonesia's School of Natural Sciences and the Mount Gede Pangrango National Park to hold a bird...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
How to honor the flag
How to honor the flagFrom Kompas On many occasions, the national flag is unfurled for days, weeks or even months. The fact that it often soiled and torn is evidence that not every citizen knows how to look after it.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Hoarding by govt distributors blamed for kerosene shortages
Hoarding by govt distributors blamed for kerosene shortagesSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangKerosene has become very scarce in the past two months in Semarang, the capital of Central Java, and neighboring areas due to a lack of supply, causing its price to soar.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Planned bus terminal becomes huge fish pond
Planned bus terminal becomes huge fish pondDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt is hard to believe that the swampy area with a huge fish pond right in the center is actually supposed to be the Rp 60 billion (US$7 million) Pulo Gebang intercity bus terminal in East Jakarta.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Opposition parties should learn to accept defeat
Opposition parties should learn to accept defeatV.K. Chin, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia The opposition must be dreaming if it feels it can overturn the results of the 2004 general election, which was won by a landslide by the Barisan Nasional coalition.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
'Police' victimize 1 more
'Police' victimize 1 more TANGERANG: An unidentified gang of police officers committed at least one more crime on Thursday, but there was some doubt as to whether they were actual cops or bogus ones.The latest victim was Achmad, 25, a security guard.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Congratulations, champagne, cash flow after India's historic Test
Congratulations, champagne, cash flow after India's historic Test win Agence France-Presse New DelhiCongratulations, champagne and cash flowed in India on Friday after Saurav Ganguly and his boys in blue snatched a maiden cricket Test series victory on Pakistani soil.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Wiranto rights trial unlikely
Wiranto rights trial unlikelyWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, BaliEast Timor Attorney General Longinus Montero said on Sunday the trial of former Indonesian Military chief Gen (ret) Wiranto for his alleged role in crimes against humanity and war crimes in the former Indonesian...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Key statistics for India's parliamentary elections (From April 20 to May 10)
Key statistics for India's parliamentary elections (From April 20 to May 10) Total Population: 1,065 billion peopleParliamentary seats: 543Electorate: 670 million people Polling stations: 700,121Poll officials: Four millionPoll Observers: 2,250Total States & Union Territories: 28t states & 7 union...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Akbar may get more support
Akbar may get more supportThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/DenpasarThe Golkar Party's convention to select its sole presidential candidate begins on Monday, with chairman Akbar Tandjung seen to enjoy an even stronger footing following the resignation of one of his prominent rivals, popular minister Jusuf...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Ba'asyir lobbies Muslims for support
Ba'asyir lobbies Muslims for supportP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMuslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir is seeking support from the country's Islamic organizations as police ready a formal investigation into his alleged involvement in several terror attacks here.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Indonesian broadcasters lose moral high ground
Indonesian broadcasters lose moral high groundMartin Jenkins, Editor, Danareksa Sekuritas, Jakarta The downfall of Soeharto's New Order regime back in 1998 marked the start of a new chapter for Indonesia's broadcasting industry.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Sudibyo M. Wiradji
Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post JakartaMore people soaking in the tub as bathing habits changeFOCUS ISSUE -- BATHROOM FIXTURES --- APRIL 18 The growing trend toward spas and pampering oneself among well-to-do Indonesians has had a positive impact on sale of bathroom fixtures, such as bathtubs,...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Transparency, independence vital in managemente of state utilities
Transparency, independence vital in managemente of state utilitiesIming M. Tesalonika, Business Law Lecturer, University of Pelita Harapan, Jakarta, imingtesalonika@lawyer.com In his article Reassessing State Monopolies at The Jakarta Post dated April 2, 2004, Patrick Guntensperger provided a brief...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
PBSI to announce Thomas, Uber Cup lineups
PBSI to announce Thomas, Uber Cup lineupsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will announce on Monday the final lineups for the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup, set to take place in Jakarta in May, after the team hopefuls concluded a second...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Monas takes second victory in Proliga
Monas takes second victory in ProligaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Monas chalked up its second victory on Sunday after defeating Jakarta Phinisi 25-20, 19-25, 25-14, 22-25, 15-11 in the women's division of the 2004 Proliga volleyball competition at the Bung Karno Basketball Hall in Senayan,...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Lawyers demand Gunawan's mom free
Lawyers demand Gunawan's mom free JAKARTA: The lawyers of the family of Gunawan Santosa asked the police to release Gunawan's 68-year-old mother Mulyati, who is being detained for allegedly smuggling a pistol used in her son's foiled escape attempt on March 30.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Government to divide Batam into free trade 'enclaves'
Government to divide Batam into free trade 'enclaves'Urip Hudiono and Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Batam The government has finally decided to propose free trade zone (FTZ) status for Batam in certain industrial areas on the island, dismissing worries the move might only discourage investors.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
'Jakarta can learn lots from China'
'Jakarta can learn lots from China'There are at least two renovation projects on heritage sites underway in the capital; one is at Hotel Indonesia in Central Jakarta and the other is the Luar Batang Mosque in Pasar Ikan, North Jakarta.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
checked EJK
checked EJKSedan market: Tough but workableRudijanto Contributor JakartaWith their continuous surge in sales here, multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) are expected to grab a larger market share this year. Surprisingly the market for sedans has also started to look promising, as more Indonesians opt for...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Pakistan PM to visit SE Asia
Pakistan PM to visit SE AsiaPAKISTAN: Pakistan prime minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali will embark on a nine-day tour of Southeast and East Asia this week to boost ties with the region, the foreign ministry said on Sunday.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Akbar may get more support
Akbar may get more supportThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/DenpasarThe Golkar Party's convention to select its sole presidential candidate begins on Monday, with chairman Akbar Tandjung seen to enjoy an even stronger footing following the resignation of one of his prominent rivals, popular minister Jusuf...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
3 x 15
3 x 15 Anticorruption group under fire for 'anti-RI' demo JP/5/minyak2 x 28 Hoarding by govt distributors blamed for kerosene shortages JP/5/LAMPUNG2 x 37 Minister Hari told to account for alleged Rp 3.5 billion of fund irregularities
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Public support is much needed
Public support is much needed Early election results certainly indicate a shift, to some degree, toward much-needed change. However, as was the case after the fall of Soeharto, corruption practices could easily continue.The challenge for the "new kids" on the block" will be enormous.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Anticorruption activists draw ire of officials
Anticorruption activists draw ire of officialsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West JavaLocal prosecutors have brought a criminal charge against a group of activists who staged a rally on Wednesday to urge a serious investigation into corruption scandals in Cirebon, West Java.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Presidential candidates ignore support from advisers
Presidential candidates ignore support from advisersFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCampaign teams established to boost the chances of presidential candidates in the coming presidential election were unlikely to have much effect because they lacked the necessary expertise in image...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
KL to offer navy escorts for ships
KL to offer navy escorts for shipsMALAYSIA: Navy personnel will escort commercial ships traveling through Malaysian waters if the risk of a pirate or terrorist attack on them is deemed high, news reports said on Sunday.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Joint campaign hopes to project polluted beaches
Joint campaign hopes to project polluted beachesM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, BantenMindful that marine pollution along the north Java coast has reached alarming levels, the Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs embarked on an ongoing program, titled Clean up the beach, on...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Public park for vendors?
Public park for vendors?From Kompas A public park in Pancoran Glodok, West Jakarta, has now become a hub for vendors and has turned into a shabby slum that disturbs the comfort and security of local residents.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
One country, two parties
One country, two partiesFrom Koran Tempo The General Elections Committee (KPU) has done its utmost in fulfilling its duties with the facilities available and under existing conditions. It is the election timetable and the preparation period that should be reviewed for next time.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Cikini parcel shops gutted by fire
Cikini parcel shops gutted by fire JAKARTA: About 20 parcel shops on the ground floor of two- story Cikini railway station, Central Jakarta, were gutted by fire on Sunday at 2:30 a.m.No casualties were reported from the fire, which was suspected to have been caused by a short circuit in one of the...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
KPU has slim change of beating deadline for announcing results
KPU has slim change of beating deadline for announcing resultsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) has only a slim chance of meeting its April 30 deadline to announce the official results of the legislative election, as only 91 of the 440 local-level...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Kalla to resign,says ready to be Susilo's running mate
Kalla to resign,says ready to be Susilo's running mateTiarma Siboro and Nana RukmanaB, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/CirebonCoordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla announced on Sunday his intention to resign from the Cabinet to enable him to make a bid for the vice presidency.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
New Jakarta City Council will wipe slate clean
New Jakarta City Council will wipe slate cleanBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe composition of the next Jakarta City Council will have a positive influence on the performance of the council and the Jakarta administration, as its members will be more critical.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Police seize cyanide in Manado
Police seize cyanide in Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: The North Sulawesi Police have seized around 68 barrels of cyanide during a routine patrol of North Sulawesi waters.North Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Bali to host regional maritime forum
Bali to host regional maritime forum DENPASAR, Bali: Some 300 delegates from 35 Asia-Pacific countries are to take part in an international conference on maritime affairs and fisheries, which will be held here from April 19 to April 24, a local official said on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Megawati likely to name Hamzah Haz as running mate
Megawati likely to name Hamzah Haz as running mateSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A senior party official at the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) dropped a hint on Sunday that party leader Megawati Soekarnoputri would likely team up with Hamzah Haz, the leader of the United...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
More bombs, weapons found in Poso
More bombs, weapons found in Poso PALU, Central Sulawesi: Security personnel again found on Sunday 21 homemade live bombs in Poso Pesisir district during a door-to-door search for arms, only a day after the discovery of 17 live bombs in the same district.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Paper industry claims to more recycling
Paper industry claims to more recyclingAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's pulp and paper industry claims it is utilizing more used paper as raw material in line with the recycling trend in the global business.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Minister told to account for alleged Rp 3.5 billion of fund irregularities
Minister told to account for alleged Rp 3.5 billion of fund irregularitiesOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung, LampungNon-governmental organization (NGO) activists and economists in Lampung province have urged Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno to account for the gubernatorial...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Siswono set for presidential race
Siswono set for presidential race CIREBON, West Java: Siswono Yudohusodo, a former minister, spoke of his readiness on Sunday to contest the upcoming presidential election. Speaking in the West Java town, Cirebon, Siswono said that he had been nominated by at least three political parties, namely...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Three GAM members killed in siege
Three GAM members killed in siege BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Four members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group took hostage the family of First. Insp. Muchtar, the chief of Seunedon police subprecinct, at his house in North Aceh regency.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Election results may worsen House's performance: Expert
Election results may worsen House's performance: ExpertKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe national legislature will resume sitting on Monday until early July, involving many members who are unlikely to be reelected for another five-year term.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Health insurance scheme gives remote areas more doctors
Health insurance scheme gives remote areas more doctorsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe proposed National Health Insurance (AKN) scheme will encourage a more even distribution of doctors and hospitals, said a public health observer on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
SMP 56 taken over; students study outside
SMP 56 taken over; students study outsideEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCity public order officers finally occupied the SMP 56 state junior high school building on Jl. Melawai Raya, South Jakarta, on Sunday morning after months of dispute, forcing the remaining 65 students to start studying...
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Draft energy bill sparks controversy
Draft energy bill sparks controversyFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A controversial new bill that will integrate energy laws has been drafted and the House of Representatives is keen to pass it into law before its legislative term ends in September.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Jakarta stocks seen falling this week
Jakarta stocks seen falling this weekAgence France-Presse, Jakarta The Indonesian stock market is expected to fall this week as high stock prices and political uncertainty after the April 5 legislative election dampen sentiment, an analyst said on Friday.
Mon, 19 Apr 2004
Singapore engineers invent soluble heart stent
Singapore engineers invent soluble heart stent Singapore engineers have invented a soluble heart stent that can hold up to 20 layers of drugs, a world first that will speed up patient recoveries and lower the chances of relapses, media reports said Friday.