Archive: 13 May 2004
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Thu, 13 May 2004
PPD workers object to reduced severance pay
PPD workers object to reduced severance payBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Around 700 employees of state-run bus operator Djakarta Transportation Bus Company (PPD) have demanded they receive severance pay of 50 times of their monthly salary as previously agreed to in a meeting between employees, company...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Six pairs to contest July election
Six pairs to contest July electionM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta As the deadline for candidates to register with the General Elections Commission (KPU) expired on Wednesday, six pairs of running mates had confirmed their entry into the presidential race.
Thu, 13 May 2004
BASF doubles polymer dispersion capacity
BASF doubles polymer dispersion capacityTony Hotland, Jakarta Chemical producer PT BASF Indonesia will double the annual production of its polymer dispersion to 95,000 tons with the total new investment reaching 10 million euros (US$12.34 million).
Thu, 13 May 2004
Wiranto's song snatches Rp 1.2b
Wiranto's song snatches Rp 1.2bTiarma Siboro, Jakarta Some 700 businesspeople attended a gala dinner hosted by Golkar presidential candidate Gen. (ret.) Wiranto on Wednesday night to raise campaign funds ahead of the July 5 election.
Thu, 13 May 2004
US proposal for Asian sea security cooperation gets no response
US proposal for Asian sea security cooperation gets no responseAgencies YogyakartaIn a clear sign of distaste, members of a regional security forum on Wednesday gave no response to a U.S. proposal for regional cooperation to combat sea piracy and terrorism threats in Asia- Pacific waters, including...
Thu, 13 May 2004
BRI proposes 50% dividend
BRI proposes 50% dividend JAKARTA: State-controlled Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) said on Wednesday that it would propose at least 50 percent of its 2003 net profit as dividend payment. "We are going to propose a 50 percent dividend payment to our shareholders during our annual general shareholders...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Thoughts on SLTP 56 land swap
Thoughts on SLTP 56 land swap From RepublikaThe land swap involving a state junior high school (SLTP 56) has led to a conflict between the Jakarta administration and members of the school. It must be noted that a property swap involving a school is not as simple as selling a plot of land or a house.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Migrant worker detained by agency
Migrant worker detained by agencyEvi Mariani, Jakarta An underage migrant worker, Ani Kurnia Suparna, 16, has been detained at a recruitment agency boarding house in Kalideres, West Jakarta, for four months. The agency has demanded Rp 4.5 million (US$500) for her release.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Six years after, May 1998 tragedy still unresolved
Six years after, May 1998 tragedy still unresolvedRidwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta After six years, three governments and two independent investigations, the May 1998 riots remain unfinished business for the citizens of this nation.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Sincere empathy for the disabled?
Sincere empathy for the disabled?From Warta Kota The May 6 issue of Kompas featured an ad on page 16 titled Their contribution to the world is so great, which presented influential physically disabled people like Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F.
Thu, 13 May 2004
SKorea's LG Group to invest US$25b by 2010
SKorea's LG Group to invest US$25b by 2010Agence France-Presse Seoul South Korea's LG Group on Wednesday announced a US$25 billion investment plan to turn the conglomerate into a global leader in mobile phones and flat screens in six years.LG Group said it would pour 30 trillion won ($25.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Two Koreas to hold military talks on May 26: official
Two Koreas to hold military talks on May 26: officialAgence France-Presse Seoul/BeijingNorth and South Korea will on May 26 hold their first general- level military talks since the war on the peninsula ended five decades ago, defense officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Protests continue against military candidates and New Order arrival
Protests continue against military candidates and New Order arrivalThe Jakarta Post, Cirebon/Kupang/Yogya Demonstrations continued on Wednesday in several parts of the country against an apparent military comeback in the political sphere following the nominations of a number of retired generals as...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Changing lanes
Changing lanesFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe left-hand lane along Jl. Buncit Raya in South Jakarta, particularly in front of the immigration office, floods when it rains because of the numerous large potholes along this section of road.
Thu, 13 May 2004
'Australians top target in RI'
'Australians top target in RI'AUSTRALIA: Australians have been named in an al-Qaeda terror manual as the main targets for terrorist attacks in Indonesia, it was reported here on Wednesday.The Australian newspaper said the 11-page manual, Targeting the Cities, specifies which foreign nationals to...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Two orphaned after road accident
Two orphaned after road accident BOGOR: A couple died instantly after a road sign struck their minivan, which was traveling near Cibubur on Jagorawi toll road, while their two children, Maria Lavino, 16, and Alfian, 2.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Timah allocates 50% as dividend payment
Timah allocates 50% as dividend paymentJAKARTA: State-owned mining company PT Timah has decided to allocate 50 percent of its 2003 net profit for dividend, or Rp 67.79 per share.Timah president Thobrani said on Wednesday that the company's shareholders had agreed to allocate Rp 34.12 billion (US$3.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Aceh's fate to be decided Thursday
Aceh's fate to be decided ThursdayAbdul Khalik and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The government is expected to make a decision on the status of troubled Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam during a cabinet meeting on Thursday, an official says.
Thu, 13 May 2004
BNI suspect uses cash transactions
BNI suspect uses cash transactions JAKARTA: The police have apparently being facing difficulties in gathering evidence on one of the key suspects in the Bank Nasional Indonesia (BNI) scandal, Adrian Waworuntu, as most of the transactions that he engaged in involved cash rather than bank transfers.
Thu, 13 May 2004
ARF officials agree on Pakistan's membership
ARF officials agree on Pakistan's membershipAgencies YogyakartaIndia on Wednesday endorsed Pakistan's application to join a regional security forum after an assurance that Pakistan would not use it as a platform to raise bilateral issues such as Kashmir.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Convicted pedophile hangs himself
Convicted pedophile hangs himselfWahyoe Boediwardhana, Denpasar A former Australian diplomat to Indonesia, William Stuart Brown hanged himself less than 24 hours after he received a stiff prison sentence from Karangasem District Court here.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Dewa Ngakan Ardana turns garlic into art
Dewa Ngakan Ardana turns garlic into artCarla Bianpoen, Contributor/Jakarta As garlic is transformed into stirring art that refreshes the soul in the exhibition hall of CP Artspace Jakarta, one might wonder whether the artist of the garlic on canvas is aware of the healing powers of this humble...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Candidates' histories need to aired on TV
Candidates' histories need to aired on TVA. Junaidi, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) and the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) will soon issue a joint decree on presidential campaigning via electronic media, encouraging television stations to air the track records of...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Masked robbers in action
Masked robbers in action TANGERANG: Four masked robbers shot a man in his home early on Wednesday in the Paninggilan Permai housing complex, Parung Serab, Cileduk district.The victim, Susanto, 44, an employee of state security printer Peruri, said the four robbers, who arrived on a Yamaha RX King...
Thu, 13 May 2004
May 12, 1998
May 12, 199812:15 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students hold peaceful demonstrations to demand the resignation of president Soeharto and the improvement of the economy as a result of the monetary crisis in 1997.12:30 p.m. Students march to the House of Representatives in Senayan.1:15 p.m.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Firdasari outstanding in Indonesia's loss to Korea in Uber Cup
Firdasari outstanding in Indonesia's loss to Korea in Uber CupZakki P. Hakim and Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Indonesia's hopes for Uber Cup victory were dashed in the quarterfinals at the hands of South Korea, but the home fans packing the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium had been realistic about their...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Elections in Indonesia
Elections in Indonesia After about a month of vote-counting, final results of legislative elections in Indonesia show that the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) led by President Megawati Soekarnoputri took a drubbing and fell to second place.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Java-Bali power grid running on empty, warns PLN
Java-Bali power grid running on empty, warns PLNFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Java-Bali power grid has been on alert since Tuesday as a result of the coal-fired Suralaya power plant in West Java working at less-than-full capacity due to low coal supplies, an official at the state...
Thu, 13 May 2004
2 heads
2 heads 1. DEWA --- 2 x 20 Dewa Ngakan Ardana turns garlic into art 2. RAPPAR -- 2 x 26 New exhibition offers glimpse of former beauty of Indonesia Rappard's paintings show past beauty of Indonesia
Thu, 13 May 2004
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What kind of power will new regional council wield? How important will be Indonesian senators?Frank Feulner Jakarta2. nEW -- Federal system may help 2 x 30 Federal system might help resolve conflict in southern Thailand Philip Bowring New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur
Thu, 13 May 2004
Results&Schedule
Results&ScheduleCollated results of the quarterfinal matches in the Thomas and Uber Cup badminton championships in Jakarta on Wednesday:China 3 Malaysia 0 Zhang Ning (Chn) def. Wong Mew Choo (Mas) 11-4, 11-5 Gao Ling/Huang Sui (Chn) def. Chin Eei Hui/Wong Pei Tty (Mas) 15- 8, 15-3 Zhou Mi (Chn) def.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Internationally recognised UK Masters
Internationally recognised UK Masters by distance learningYou don't have to leave Indonesia and stay in England for several years. You don't have to quit your job. It is simpler and more cost effective than you have ever imagined.
Thu, 13 May 2004
JP/5/demo
JP/5/demo2 x 34 Protests continue against military candidates and New Order revival JP/5/AMBON1 x 25 Fuel shortage hits Ambon JP/5/LOGGING2 x 30 Illegal logging threatens more forests in Central Sulawesi 2 x 21 Public order officers nab truant colleagues
Thu, 13 May 2004
PBSI chief
PBSI chief Chairul loses bet JAKARTA: Chairman of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) Chairul Tanjung lost his bet of Rp 20,000 (US$2.22) to a group of international journalists over the Thomas Cup quarterfinals match between Indonesia and Malaysia.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Internationally recognized UK Masters
Internationally recognized UK Masters by distance learningYou don't have to leave Indonesia for several years of study in a cold climate. You don't have to quit your job. Distance learning is simpler and more cost-effective than you could ever imagine.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Another police chief fired after attack
Another police chief fired after attack MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A police disciplinary committee here removed on Wednesday East Makassar Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Eko Suprianto from his post and ordered that he be detained for 14 days for his role in the recent brutal attack on 65 students in...
Thu, 13 May 2004
'Bogbob' cartoons portray social paradox of Bali
'Bogbob' cartoons portray social paradox of BaliI Wayan Juniartha, Denpasar Apart from his infamous success in investigating the Oct. 2002 bombings here, apprehending some of the terror perpetrators and improving the overall image of local police, Bali police chief Insp. Gen.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Fish killing pollution now hits Thousand Islands waters
Fish killing pollution now hits Thousand Islands watersUrip Hudiono and Damar Harsanto, Jakarta While no further signs of toxic waste were evident at Karnaval beach in Ancol Dreamland Park, North Jakarta, more fish were reportedly found dead in the Thousand Islands waters, north of Jakarta.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Rupiah Rates May 12
Rupiah Rates May 12 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,592.09 5,888.38 6,273.82 6,206.42 Brunei dollar 1 5,501.14 4,914.53 5,235.54 5,179.98 Canadian dollar 1 6,798.44 6,073.98 6,470.21 6,402.05 Swiss franc 1 7,257.60 6,484.99 6,907.20 6,835.
Thu, 13 May 2004
50 HI workers reject package
50 HI workers reject package JAKARTA: At least 50 out of the 1,115 employees of Hotel Indonesia and Hotel Inna Wisata were still refusing to accept the severance packages offered by the hotels' old management as of Wednesday -- the deadline set by the management for them to accept the offer.
Thu, 13 May 2004
May 1998 riot victims still waiting for justice to come
May 1998 riot victims still waiting for justice to comeMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Bambang Nurbianto, Jakarta For the last six years, Mey Ling (not her real name) has never missed a prayer, asking God to punish the group of men who gang- raped her on a street in West Jakarta as riots swept the...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Indonesia triumphs over Malaysia in Thomas Cup
Indonesia triumphs over Malaysia in Thomas CupEva C. Komadjaja, Jakarta Indonesia overcame archrival Malaysia 3-1 to reach the semifinals of the Uber Cup badminton championship on the same day that the women's team fell to South Korea in the Uber Cup.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Malaysian sugar irks RI farmers
Malaysian sugar irks RI farmers SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Sugar from Malaysia has been circulating in several parts of this province amid a shortage of local sugar, a local senior official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Medco pays 40% of profit in dividend
Medco pays 40% of profit in dividendJAKARTA: Shareholders of publicly listed energy company PT Medco Energi Internasional approved on Wednesday the company's plan to allocate 40 percent of its 2003 net profit for dividend payment.
Thu, 13 May 2004
LG to increase price of monitors
LG to increase price of monitorsJAKARTA: South Korean electronics maker PT LG Electronics Indonesia will raise the price of its cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor products by up to 5 percent in the very near future, the company said in a release.
Thu, 13 May 2004
President needs more wheels
President needs more wheelsMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The government has asked the approval of the House of Representatives to purchase presidential cars to be placed in several major cities in the country.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Mudslide kills one, injures another in Poso
Mudslide kills one, injures another in PosoRuslan Sangadji and Apriadi Gunawan, Palu/Medan A man was killed in a mudslide in Sanginora subdistrict, Central Sulawesi, on Tuesday, while a heatwave reaching 37 degrees Celsius hit the North Sumatra capital, Medan, and neighboring towns over the last...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Lecturer slammed for discrediting Gus Dur
Lecturer slammed for discrediting Gus Dur PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Some 200 students from the State Islamic Institute in Pekalongan, Central Java, protested on Wednesday, condemning a lecturer they accused of discrediting former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid.
Thu, 13 May 2004
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D; *Six years later, May 1998 tragedy still unresolved Page 2 *Candidates' histories need to be aired on TV Page 4 *Mudslide kills one, injures another in Poso Page 5 *We must examine the causes of terrorism Page 7 *PPD workers reject less severance pay, demand 50 times wagePage8 *Hamas attack...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Fery's safety in doubt even after his release
Fery's safety in doubt even after his releaseTiarma Siboro, Jakarta Today is the day RCTI cameraman Fery Santoro is set to be released after almost a year as a Free Aceh Movement (GAM) hostage but it remains uncertain whether he will be free to rejoin his wife, Mayawati, and six-year-old son, M.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Mega criticizes national shuttlers
Mega criticizes national shuttlers JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Wednesday that she was not satisfied with the performance of Indonesian shuttlers in the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup championships.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Standard and Poor's gives positive outlook on RI ratings
Standard and Poor's gives positive outlook on RI ratingsDadan Wijaksana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta Global rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) may upgrade Indonesia's sovereign credit ratings in the near future after it revised on Wednesday the outlook of the ratings to positive from...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Mega attacks ex-ministers
Mega attacks ex-ministersM. Taufiqurrahman and Moch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has criticized as disloyal her former cabinet ministers who have resigned to run in the presidential election, accusing them of jumping on a bandwagon.
Thu, 13 May 2004
PBSI chief Chairul loses bet
PBSI chief Chairul loses bet JAKARTA: Chairman of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) Chairul Tanjung lost his bet of Rp 20,000 (US$2.22) to a group of international journalists over the Thomas Cup quarterfinals match between Indonesia and Malaysia.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Fuel shortage hits Ambon
Fuel shortage hits AmbonM. Azis Tunny, Ambon A gasoline and kerosene shortage has hit the troubled city of Ambon, Maluku province, during the past two weeks, leading to soaring fuel prices in the still-tense town.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Banten, West Java, Jakarta team up to save ponds
Banten, West Java, Jakarta team up to save pondsDamar Harsanto, Jakarta In an attempt to mitigate worsening floods year in and year out as well as the water crisis in Jakarta, authorities from Banten, West Java and Jakarta provinces signed on Wednesday an agreement to participate in the...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Thursday, May 13, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria7:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Science and Technology2:30 Children Drama3:00 English News Service4:00 Variety...
Thu, 13 May 2004
High school students win writing contest
High school students win writing contest JAKARTA: Two Indonesian high school students have jointly taken the first prize in a new writing contest organized by the United Nation's Children's Funds (Unicef) and the Indonesian Children's Welfare Foundation (FKAI).
Thu, 13 May 2004
BATI decides not to pay dividend
BATI decides not to pay dividendJAKARTA: cigarette producer PT British-American Tobacco Indonesia (BATI) said on Wednesday that it had decided not to pay any dividend for the 2003 financial year due to a decline in profit and sales. The company booked a net profit of Rp 49.34 billion (US$5.
Thu, 13 May 2004
China to have easy match over Japan in semis
China to have easy match over Japan in semisNovan Iman Santosa and Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Defending champion China is likely to have an easy match against Japan in Thursday's semifinals of the 2004 Uber Cup women's team badminton championships in the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium, Senayan, Central...
Thu, 13 May 2004
PPD workers object to reduced severance pay
PPD workers object to reduced severance payBambang Nurbianto JakartaAround 700 employees of state bus operator PPD have demanded they receive severance pay of 50 times of their monthly salary as previously agreed to in a meeting between employees, company management and the House of Representatives...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Rupiah Rates May 12
Rupiah Rates May 12 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,592.09 5,888.38 6,273.82 6,206.42 Brunei dollar 1 5,501.14 4,914.53 5,235.54 5,179.98 Canadian dollar 1 6,798.44 6,073.98 6,470.21 6,402.05 Swiss franc 1 7,257.60 6,484.99 6,907.20 6,835.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Citizenship of child in Hamburg
Citizenship of child in HamburgFrom Kompas As indigenous Indonesian citizens, my wife and I hold identity cards (KTPs) and Indonesian passports. One of our children, P, was born in Jakarta and works in Hamburg, Germany, and holds an Indonesian passport with an unlimited permit visa.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Opposition warns of 'people power' revolt if their candidate loses
Opposition warns of 'people power' revolt if their candidate losesJim Gomez Associated Press/ManilaA new "people power" revolt will erupt if movie star Fernando Poe Jr. loses the presidential election through fraud, his party warned on Wednesday - fighting words in a nation where popular protests...
Thu, 13 May 2004
2. NAD ( 2 x 15)
2. NAD ( 2 x 15) Aceh's fate to be decided Thursday 3. Cars (1 x 24 ) President needs more wheels 4. Sandera ( 2 x20) Fery's safety in doubt even after his release
Thu, 13 May 2004
People with psoriasis get healthier and happier
People with psoriasis get healthier and happierLeony Aurora, Jakarta It was already 10 a.m. on Wednesday, and only five people had arrived to attend a monthly meeting held by the Indonesian Psoriasis Association (API) held in the Cempaka skin clinic at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) in...
Thu, 13 May 2004
1. RIOTS: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. RIOTS: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Six years later, May 1998 tragedy still unresolved 2. MEGA: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTSMega attacks her ex-ministers 3. FISH: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Pollution now hits Thousand Islands 4. VICTIM: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS 1998 riot victims still waiting for justice
Thu, 13 May 2004
JBIC completes review of Tarahan power project
JBIC completes review of Tarahan power projectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) says it has completed a review of the Tarahan 3 power plant project in South Sumatra.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Korea targets RI despite labor concerns
Korea targets RI despite labor concernsTony Hotland, Jakarta Despite major concern at frequent increases in wage rates despite the relatively low productivity level of Indonesian workers, Korean businesspeople plan to keep Indonesia as one of their main trading partners.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Moreno to race in Sepang
Moreno to race in Sepang JAKARTA: Indonesian racer Moreno Suprapto will take part in the Formula BMW Asia at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on June 19, BMW Indonesia said on Wednesday.The third and fourth rounds of the Formula BMW Asia are part of the Japan GT Championship, the...
Thu, 13 May 2004
1. SANUR 1x42
1. SANUR 1x42 Document supports fight against HIV/AIDS 2. COMIC 1x49 'Bogbob' cartoons portray social paradox of Bali
Thu, 13 May 2004
Document supports fight against HIV/AIDS
Document supports fight against HIV/AIDSI Wayan Juniartha, Denpasar The battle against the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Bali reached a turning point after the Bali governor and scores of high-ranking officials from the island's nine regencies recently agreed to endorse the Sanur Commitment, a written...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, May 13, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, May 13, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Solo exhibition of Wayan Karja Blue of Karja, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252), until May 25. * Ceramic and Painting by Philip Lakeman and Graham Oldroyd, at Jenggala Ceramic Jl.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Public order officers nab truant colleagues
Public order officers nab truant colleaguesIrvan NR , Palu City public order officers frequently evict street vendors for illegally occupying sidewalks as happens across the country. But in Central Sulawesi, they rounded up their own colleagues in the provincial capital of Palu.
Thu, 13 May 2004
What kind of power will new regional council wield?
What kind of power will new regional council wield?Frank Feulner, Jakarta Recently Indonesians went to the polls and voted, amongst other things, for members of the new Regional Representatives Council (DPD).
Thu, 13 May 2004
Permata management rejects BNI merger plans
Permata management rejects BNI merger plansDadan Wijaksana , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Permata's management has rejected a high-profile merger plan with Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), saying it would prefer focusing on improving its performance to bolster its value ahead of the government's...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Display offers glimpse of former beauty of Indonesia
Display offers glimpse of former beauty of IndonesiaSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Two dense rows of banyan trees line the sides of the dusty road leading to the Bogor Botanical Gardens. A man wearing a dark sarong and a red shirt is seen walking along the road, carrying on his shoulders...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Public in darkabout new bylaws
Public in darkabout new bylaws TANGERANG: Tangerang councillors got hot under the collar when they found out that administration officials had yet to make public the 23 new bylaws endorsed this year. "We cannot understand why the new bylaws were not immediately notified to the public.
Thu, 13 May 2004
US proposal for Asian sea security cooperation gets no response:
US proposal for Asian sea security cooperation gets no response: official Agencies YogyakartaIn a clear sign of distaste, members of a regional security forum on Wednesday gave no response to a U.S. proposal for regional cooperation to combat sea piracy and terrorism threats in Asia- Pacific...
Thu, 13 May 2004
City transportation policy needs review
City transportation policy needs reviewFrom Media Indonesia The 3-in-1 policy on major roads in Jakarta has been extended to the afternoon (4 p.m. to 7 p.m.), while a new busway corridor between Blok M and Kota is now operating.Nonetheless, the city's muddled traffic is not getting better.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Fery's release delayed
Fery's release delayedLANGSA, Aceh: The release of RCTI cameraman Fery Santoro and around 100 civilians held hostage by Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels, which was planned for Thursday, has been postponed for a few days.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Illegal logging threatens more forests in Central Sulawesi
Illegal logging threatens more forests in Central SulawesiIrvan NR , Palu, Central Sulawesi Illegal logging has grown increasingly rampant in the Morowali Conservation Park and Banggai forest in Central Sulawesi province over the last few years, raising concerns that forested areas will soon become...
Thu, 13 May 2004
BNI suspect uses cash transactions
BNI suspect uses cash transactions JAKARTA: The police have apparently being facing difficulties in gathering evidence on one of the key suspects in the Bank Nasional Indonesia (BNI) scandal, Adrian Waworuntu, as most of the transactions that he engaged in involved cash rather than bank transfers.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Police search for Poso gunmen
Police search for Poso gunmen PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police here said on Wednesday they were continuing to hunt down suspects blamed for renewed attacks in Poso regency, which killed a church leader and injured another Christian.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Court blamed for Manuputty's flight
Court blamed for Manuputty's flight JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office (AGO) blamed the Supreme Court (MA) on Wednesday for the absconding of the convicted leader of the South Maluku Republic (RMS) separatist group, Alexander Manuputty, saying that Supreme Court administrative officials were...
Thu, 13 May 2004
Aceh girl wants an end to war
Aceh girl wants an end to warZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta She is still just 17-years-old, which makes her the youngest player in the 2004 Indonesian Uber Cup team, but Adrianti Firdasari has the ability to steal the fans' hearts with her attacking style.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Live mortar found at Bekasi dump
Live mortar found at Bekasi dump BEKASI: A security guard at the Bantar Gebang dump in Bekasi found a live Russian-made mortar on his desk on Tuesday afternoon. Yanto Suhendar, 35, said on Wednesday he found the mortar on his desk at about 4:30 p.m.
Thu, 13 May 2004
'May riots: A heartbreaking past'
'May riots: A heartbreaking past'Six years ago, thousands of people were killed in systematic riots in Greater Jakarta. With the passage of time, none of the perpetrators, let alone the masterminds, has been taken to court. The Jakarta Post talked to some city residents on the tragedy.
Thu, 13 May 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 12, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 12, 2004 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...