Archive: 13 May 2004
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Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
May 12, 1998
May 12, 1998 12:15 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. It is decided to discontinue the march to Senayan and instead march to the Mayor's office in West Jakarta. 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The demonstration continues peacefully. 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Firdasari outstanding in Indonesia's loss to Korea in Uber Cup
Firdasari outstanding in Indonesia's loss to Korea in Uber Cup Zakki 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 chances and applauded their shuttlers at the end of the match here on Wednesday. Indonesia's young girls were beaten 1-3 and were denied a place in the semifinals.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. Its position as the leading party is now held by Golkar. Both the PDI-P and Golkar, which are secular parties, fared poorly. But so did moderate Islamic parties. In short, all major parties suffered setbacks.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Java-Bali power grid running on empty, warns PLN
Java-Bali power grid running on empty, warns PLN Fitri 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 power firm said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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What kind of power will new regional council wield? How important will be Indonesian senators? Frank Feulner Jakarta 2. 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, 00:00 WIB
Results&Schedule
Results&Schedule Collated 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. Norshahliza Baharum (Mas) 11-0, 11-3 Chinese Taipei 2 Japan 3 Kanako Yonekura (Jpn) def.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Internationally recognised UK Masters
Internationally recognised UK Masters by distance learning You 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. In fact, by distance learning, from the comfort of your home, you can get an internationally recognised masters degree from a university rated the United Kingdom's Top 18, University of Leicester.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/demo
JP/5/demo 2 x 34 Protests continue against military candidates and New Order revival JP/5/AMBON 1 x 25 Fuel shortage hits Ambon JP/5/LOGGING 2 x 30 Illegal logging threatens more forests in Central Sulawesi 2 x 21 Public order officers nab truant colleagues
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. Chairul placed his money on Indonesia winning the match with a 3-0 score.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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 and a Suzuki Satria motorcycle, broke into his house at about 3:30 a.m.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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 Makassar. He had earlier been suspended by National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar only hours after dozens of police officers stormed the Indonesian Muslim University (UMI) on May 1.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Bogbob' cartoons portray social paradox of Bali
'Bogbob' cartoons portray social paradox of Bali I 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. Made Mangku Pastika is credited with another important achievement, which the island's mainstream media has not sufficiently reported, Kadek Jango Paramartha claimed.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fish killing pollution now hits Thousand Islands waters
Fish killing pollution now hits Thousand Islands waters Urip 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, 00:00 WIB
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 6,835.26 Danish krone 1 1,501.12 1,341.61 1,428.64 1,414.08 Euro 1 11,169.32 9,980.76 10,630.06 10,519.84 Poundsterling 1 16,561.74 14,800.13 15,762.12 15,599.52 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,208.28 1,080.00 1,149.95 1,138.33...
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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, 00:00 WIB
May 1998 riot victims still waiting for justice to come
May 1998 riot victims still waiting for justice to come Muninggar 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 capital in May 1998. "I am not a saint, I will never forgive those men. I hope they all are condemned to hell.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia triumphs over Malaysia in Thomas Cup
Indonesia triumphs over Malaysia in Thomas Cup Eva 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. Flandy Limpele and Eng Hiang decided Indonesia's victory, with a 15-9, 13-15, 15-12 win over Koo Kien Keat and Chew Choon Eng. Sony Dwi Kuncoro, the world No. 9, recovered from jitters to stun Wong Choon Han -- no. 4 -- 12-15, 15-2, 15-6.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. However, East Kalimantan industry, trade and cooperatives head Irianto Lambrie said the sugar could not be categorized as an illegal product, arguing that it had not been smuggled into Indonesia in large amounts.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Medco pays 40% of profit in dividend
Medco pays 40% of profit in dividend JAKARTA: 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. In an annual general shareholders meeting, the company's president, Hilmy Panigoro, said that the dividend would be paid on June 23. Last year, Medco booked a profit of US$53.4 million, down from $82.5 million in 2002. -- JP
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
LG to increase price of monitors
LG to increase price of monitors JAKARTA: 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. LG general manager Sung Khiun said the hike in the monitor price was due to the rising price of CDT or cathode data tubes, a key component, amid strong demand and limited supply.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Protests continue against military candidates and New Order arrival
Protests continue against military candidates and New Order arrival The 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 presidential candidates. Hundreds of students in Cirebon, West Java, staged a rally to oppose candidates with military backgrounds in the July 5 presidential election.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Six pairs to contest July election
Six pairs to contest July election M. 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, 00:00 WIB
BASF doubles polymer dispersion capacity
BASF doubles polymer dispersion capacity Tony 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). "This is a sign of our commitment to Indonesia despite ongoing glitches in the economic and political situations. We believe that Indonesia will overcome these problems," the president of Southeast Asia BASF, Harald Lauke, said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto's song snatches Rp 1.2b
Wiranto's song snatches Rp 1.2b Tiarma 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, 00:00 WIB
US proposal for Asian sea security cooperation gets no response
US proposal for Asian sea security cooperation gets no response Agencies Yogyakarta In 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 the Strait of Malacca, during a forum's meeting in Yogyakarta.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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 meeting, which is scheduled for the end of May," said BRI president Rudjito.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thoughts on SLTP 56 land swap
Thoughts on SLTP 56 land swap From Republika The 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. In the case of a house or a piece of land, as long as the documents are in order, the transaction will proceed smoothly.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Migrant worker detained by agency
Migrant worker detained by agency Evi 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. Ani's aunt Laras Kusnadi reported the case to Jakarta Police Headquarters on Wednesday. "I asked the agency to let me pick up Ani. She has to go home to Subang, West Java, as her mother is ill," she said.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Six years after, May 1998 tragedy still unresolved
Six years after, May 1998 tragedy still unresolved Ridwan 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, 00:00 WIB
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. Kennedy, Taha Husen, Abdurrahman Wahid, Beethoven and Stephen Hawking.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
SKorea's LG Group to invest US$25b by 2010
SKorea's LG Group to invest US$25b by 2010 Agence 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 ($25.3 billion) into research and development in its electronics and telecoms operations by 2010, aiming to grow into one of the world's top three electronics giants.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two Koreas to hold military talks on May 26: official
Two Koreas to hold military talks on May 26: official Agence France-Presse Seoul/Beijing North 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. "Today, the North offered to hold the first round of general- level inter-Korean military talks at 10 a.m. (8:00 a.m. in Jakarta) on May 26 in Mount Kumgang.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
PPD workers object to reduced severance pay
PPD workers object to reduced severance pay Bambang 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 management and the House of Representatives earlier this year.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Changing lanes
Changing lanes From Bisnis Indonesia The 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. This makes it difficult for motorcycles, which are required to remain in this lane. No wonder that many motorcycles enter the main street in order to avoid the flooding.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
'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 target in Muslim nations, such as Americans in Saudi Arabia, French in Algiers and Australians in Indonesia. It did not say where or how it had obtained the document.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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, 2.5, suffered severe injuries and are now being treated at the Harapan Bunda Hospital. According to a toll road official, Dadang Sumaryana, the accident took place at about 7:30 a.m.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Timah allocates 50% as dividend payment
Timah allocates 50% as dividend payment JAKARTA: 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$3.87 million) in dividend. Last year, the company's net profit surged by more than 400 percent to Rp 76.4 billion, from Rp 13.4 billion in 2002, due to an increase in the global price of tin. -- JP
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Aceh's fate to be decided Thursday
Aceh's fate to be decided Thursday Abdul 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. Interim coordinating minister for political and security affairs Lt. Gen. (ret) Hari Sabarno said that in a ministerial meeting on Wednesday it had been recommended that martial law status be lowered to a state of civil emergency or state of civil order.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
ARF officials agree on Pakistan's membership
ARF officials agree on Pakistan's membership Agencies Yogyakarta India 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. Officials from the 23-member ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) agreed to admit Pakistan and will recommend the decision to their ministers who will meet in Jakarta in early July.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Convicted pedophile hangs himself
Convicted pedophile hangs himself Wahyoe 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. He was sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexually abusing underage boys on the resort island of Bali.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dewa Ngakan Ardana turns garlic into art
Dewa Ngakan Ardana turns garlic into art Carla 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 ingredient of fine food.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidates' histories need to aired on TV
Candidates' histories need to aired on TV A. 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 presidential candidates.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Internationally recognized UK Masters
Internationally recognized UK Masters by distance learning You 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. In fact, in the comfort of your own home, you can obtain an internationally recognized masters degree from a university rated among the United Kingdom's top 18: the University of Leicester.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Korea targets RI despite labor concerns
Korea targets RI despite labor concerns Tony 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, 00:00 WIB
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 company said. Earlier, the Formula BMW Asia became an additional race at the Formula One Grand Prix in Bahrain. It will also become part of the Shanghai competition. --JP
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. SANUR 1x42
1. SANUR 1x42 Document supports fight against HIV/AIDS 2. COMIC 1x49 'Bogbob' cartoons portray social paradox of Bali
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Document supports fight against HIV/AIDS
Document supports fight against HIV/AIDS I 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 document that will provide stronger political, legal and administrative support. According to Prof.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. Uluwatu 2, Jimbaran, Kuta, until June 3. Museums and Galleries * Sika Galery, Jl. Raya Campuhan Sanggingan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 975727, 975085) * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Tel.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Public order officers nab truant colleagues
Public order officers nab truant colleagues Irvan 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. Bukit Sianturi, the Palu public order office guidance head, said on Wednesday his personnel from the internal affairs unit nabbed at least 11 other officers for disciplinary offenses.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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). Since counting was completed and the names of the 128 people who will represent each of the 32 provinces of Indonesia were revealed, little public debate has taken place about the role or the competencies of either these new representatives or the DPD itself.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Permata management rejects BNI merger plans
Permata management rejects BNI merger plans Dadan 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 planned divestment program.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Display offers glimpse of former beauty of Indonesia
Display offers glimpse of former beauty of Indonesia Sri 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 his merchandise in a pair of bamboo baskets slung over a bamboo stick. The scene is dark, with the shadows of the trees falling on the ground, although the sun seems to be shining brightly.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. What has the administration done with the Rp 50 million (US$5,882) allocated from the budget for the publication of the bylaws?" councillor Muhdiar said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
JBIC completes review of Tarahan power project
JBIC completes review of Tarahan power project The 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. "We hereby inform you that the results of the evaluation have been reviewed and concurred," the agency said in a May 6 letter to state-owned power firm PT PLN, which owns the power plant project.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
City transportation policy needs review
City transportation policy needs review From 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. An estimated 20 million people continue to pack into the city during working hours.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fery's release delayed
Fery's release delayed LANGSA, 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, 00:00 WIB
Illegal logging threatens more forests in Central Sulawesi
Illegal logging threatens more forests in Central Sulawesi Irvan 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 nothing but barren land.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. Sketches of the suspects have been distributed but the unidentified gunmen's whereabouts remains unclear. Central Sulawesi Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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 late in informing the prosecutors about its rejection of his appeal. Attorney General M.A. Rachman told the House of Representatives' Commission II that the Supreme Court had issued its verdict on Oct.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Aceh girl wants an end to war
Aceh girl wants an end to war Zakki 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. Her aggressiveness on court readily distinguishes her from her compatriots on the team.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. and immediately reported it to the Bantar Gebang Police. Bantar Gebang Police detectives chief First Insp. Badari suspected the mortar had been found by scavengers. They had probably deposited the mortar at the guard office, he said.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
'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. Hendrawan, 31, is a former badminton player who now works for an oil company.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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 900 0 42,500 Adhi Karya 350 20 13,993,500 Adira Dinamika 2,500 50 448,500 AGIS Tbk 105 5 1,940,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 80 0 400,000 Alakasa Industrindo 135 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 950 0 0 Alter Abadi...
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Thursday, May 13, 2004
Thursday, May 13, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria 7:30 Music 10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mudslide kills one, injures another in Poso
Mudslide kills one, injures another in Poso Ruslan 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 four days.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. The lecturer, Wamugi, switched on a VCD on Tuesday, depicting Gus Dur giving a speech in a church and praying together with Christians.
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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 ignites fresh debate in Israel Page 9 *Bryant scores 42pts after pleading not guilty to rape Page 11 *Permata management rejects BNI merger plans Page 13 *Taguba, U.S.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fery's safety in doubt even after his release
Fery's safety in doubt even after his release Tiarma 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. Ferdian Haryo Santoro. In a recent telephone interview, Ferry believed his fate remained uncertain even if the rebels released him. "I am innocent. I haven't done anything wrong.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. "Indonesia is hosting the event but our shuttlers keep losing their matches," she explained. "Our sports in general are all in decline," she bemoaned. Megawati was speaking at the General Elections Commission (KPU) while delivering her platform.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Standard and Poor's gives positive outlook on RI ratings
Standard and Poor's gives positive outlook on RI ratings Dadan 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 stable. But S&P said that the rating upgrade would depend on the performance of the next government in implementing key economic reform programs.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega attacks ex-ministers
Mega attacks ex-ministers M. 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. Speaking after lodging her presidential bid with the General Elections Commission (KPU), Megawati said a democracy needed people prepared to sacrifice their desire for personal power for the good of the country.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. Chairul placed his wage that Indonesia would win the match with a 3-0 score.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fuel shortage hits Ambon
Fuel shortage hits Ambon M. 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. The shortage came after bloody sectarian violence in the area, in which 39 people were killed and hundreds of others were injured. The violence has made transportation to the city more difficult. Before the April 25 conflict the price of kerosene stood at about Rp 930 a liter.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Banten, West Java, Jakarta team up to save ponds
Banten, West Java, Jakarta team up to save ponds Damar 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 preservation of situ or water catchment reservoirs in their respective regions.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
President needs more wheels
President needs more wheels Moch. 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. State Secretary Bambang Kesowo said on Wednesday the purchase would reduce the cost of visits there by the head of state.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
BATI decides not to pay dividend
BATI decides not to pay dividend JAKARTA: 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$5.5 million) last year, down from Rp 118.18 in 2002. The company's sales also declined to Rp 1.43 trillion from Rp 1.64 trillion.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
China to have easy match over Japan in semis
China to have easy match over Japan in semis Novan 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 Jakarta. Meanwhile, European powerhouse Denmark and dark horse South Korea will go head to head in what onlookers predict will be a ferocious semis fight.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
PPD workers object to reduced severance pay
PPD workers object to reduced severance pay Bambang Nurbianto Jakarta Around 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 earlier this year.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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 6,835.26 Danish krone 1 1,501.12 1,341.61 1,428.64 1,414.08 Euro 1 11,169.32 9,980.76 10,630.06 10,519.84 Poundsterling 1 16,561.74 14,800.13 15,762.12 15,599.52 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,208.28 1,080.00 1,149.95 1,138.33...
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Citizenship of child in Hamburg
Citizenship of child in Hamburg From 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. Several years ago, P married an indigenous Indonesian woman, W, who was born in Hamburg and also works in the city. She, too, has an Indonesian passport with an unlimited permit visa.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Opposition warns of 'people power' revolt if their candidate loses
Opposition warns of 'people power' revolt if their candidate loses Jim Gomez Associated Press/Manila A 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 have knocked two leaders out of office.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
People with psoriasis get healthier and happier
People with psoriasis get healthier and happier Leony 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 Central Jakarta. "I suppose people are healthier now, so they don't come to the meetings anymore," said one of the association's executive chairpersons, Muku Manopo, on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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 COUNTS Mega 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, 00:00 WIB
US proposal for Asian sea security cooperation gets no response:
US proposal for Asian sea security cooperation gets no response: official Agencies Yogyakarta In 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 the Strait of Malacca, during a forum's meeting in Yogyakarta.