Archive: 14 May 2004
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Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
PKB divided over candidate choice
PKB divided over candidate choice M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta After sparking an internal rift in the country's largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) over the vice presidential candidacy of its leader Hasyim Muzadi, cofounder of the National Awakening Party (PKB) Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid made a statement on Thursday that could incite a squabble within the party he helped create.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Three border schools to help 'counter separatism' in Papua
Three border schools to help 'counter separatism' in Papua Nethy Dharma Somba, Jayapura Indonesian and Papua New Guinea (PNG) agreed on Thursday to build three vocational high schools in border areas to improve human resources in both countries, and later help counter separatism.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt shortlists five advisors for Permata
Govt shortlists five advisors for Permata The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is pressing ahead with its plans to auction off a majority stake in Bank Permata, with five securities firms shortlisted as candidates for the program's financial advisors.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Voters have ways to elect and punish their leaders
Voters have ways to elect and punish their leaders Kornelius Purba, Jakarta The middle-aged hospital worker hesitantly approached a patient who just had undergone a bladder surgery. She looked impressed with a bouquet the patient received from his old friend. When there was no nurse in the room, the 'office girl' could no longer resist temptation not to ask the patient,"You are a legislative candidate, aren't you?" She still insisted even after the patient said,"No".
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Shock therapy needed for gamblers
Shock therapy needed for gamblers SEMARANG, Central Java: A councillor at the Central Java Provincial Council demanded on Thursday that law enforcers be more firm with gamblers, and if necessary execute them without a trial. There has to be shock therapy in order to deter the gamblers and put to an end the numerous gambling dens in the province, said councillor Hadi Pranoto. He expressed concern that law enforcers, especially police personnel, had no courage to combat gambling in Central Java.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest 38 suspects, in 12 days crackdown operation
Police arrest 38 suspects, in 12 days crackdown operation Evi Mariani, Jakarta In a 12-day operation, the Jakarta Police managed to arrest 38 suspects from several robberies, in which the criminals stole at least Rp 5.8 billion (US$651,685) in cash and 54 kilograms (kg) of gold jewelry. "From the 38 detained suspects, 24 are our most-wanted suspects and top our manhunt list," city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo told a media conference on Thursday.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lecturer fired over UMI attack
Lecturer fired over UMI attack MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The Indonesian Muslim University (UMI) fired on Thursday a lecturer and expelled two students over their roles in the police attack on the university recently, which left dozens of students seriously injured. The lecturer in question was First Insp. Erwanto, who was previously held responsible by a police disciplinary committee for his role in the bloody incident.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rallies for bill on domestic violence
Rallies for bill on domestic violence JAKARTA: Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) said on Thursday they would conduct rallies across the country on June 1 -- the beginning of the presidential election campaign -- to pressure the government to pass a bill on domestic violence.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Emergency logging regulation new hope for nation's forests
Emergency logging regulation new hope for nation's forests P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government has proposed a limited abolition of the presumption of innocence in illegal logging prosecutions under a draft regulation in lieu of law on the eradication of illegal logging. The government feels that such a radical step is necessary due to the difficulties involved in proving the commission of the forestry-related crimes.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nigerians sell heroine from jail
Nigerians sell heroine from jail JAKARTA: Two Nigerians detained in Salemba Penitentiary, Central Jakarta, have been accused of dealing 252 grams of heroin, police said on Thursday. The crime was uncovered when narcotics detectives arranged a transaction with a suspected dealer identified as 23-year-old Dewi Purwanti Sari. The police arrested Dewi after she handed over a brown envelope containing heroin worth about Rp 151 million (US$16,700) in a hotel room in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
DONE
DONE SGU opens courses on food science, pharmaceutical and biomedical engineering No one can live without food. But only a few are aware about the complexity of the technology of food processing. Take rice, for example. A country where most people eat rice, Indonesia faced a big problem with rice storage, which cost it up to US$2.2 billion a year, Swiss-German University (SGU) rector Peter Pscheid said.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Governor rejects perks for councillors
Governor rejects perks for councillors KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet A. Tallo has rejected a proposal by the provincial legislative council to grant severance pay to 55 councillors amounting to Rp 5.5 billion in funds. Spokesman of the provincial administration Umbu Saga Anakaka, quoted the governor as saying on Thursday that the sweeteners for the councillors, who will end their five year term this year, were not listed in the provincial budget this year. -- JP
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Oge, physics wizard from Papua
Oge, physics wizard from Papua Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura The face of Septinus George Saa beamed with pride as Papua Governor JP Solossa handed him a check for Rp 20 million and a computer during a ceremony to mark National Education Day on May 2 at the governor's office in Jayapura.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
DPD members support city, claim people ill-informed
DPD members support city, claim people ill-informed Damar Harsanto, Jakarta Regional Representatives Council (DPD) members-elect threw their weight behind Governor Sutiyoso's policies amid high hopes from their constituents that they would side with the public. Sarwono Kusumaatmadja, one of the four Jakarta DPD members, blamed ill-informed residents for their failure to understand most of policies produced by the city administration.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
PTDI employees clash, 24 injured in four days
PTDI employees clash, 24 injured in four days Yuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung Violence continued for a fourth day on Thursday between current and former employees of troubled national aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) in Bandung, West Java, leaving at least five of them injured. The five brought the number of workers injured since Monday to at least 24. The clashes involve dismissed and rehired workers. Almost all those injured were rehired workers.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nigerians sell
Nigerians sell heroine from jail JAKARTA: Two Nigerians detained in Salemba Penitentiary, Central Jakarta, have been accused of dealing 252 grams of heroin, police said on Thursday. The crime was uncovered when narcotics detectives arranged a transaction with a suspected dealer identified as 23-year-old Dewi Purwanti Sari. The police arrested Dewi after she handed over a brown envelope containing heroin worth about Rp 151 million (US$16,700) in a hotel room in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Memorial to commemorate 1998 riots
Memorial to commemorate 1998 riots Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Leony Aurora, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri attended a ceremony on Thursday evening to dedicate the Monumen Persaudaraan (Brotherhood Monument) at the Lindeteves Trade Center, just across from the protected Candranaya Chinese mansion, in West Jakarta. Megawati said in her speech that the May riots six years ago not only claimed lives but also resulted in hatred and trauma.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singapore teams up with IBM
Singapore teams up with IBM SINGAPORE: Singapore's government is teaming up with computer giant IBM to expand the information technology sector and position the city state as a place where foreign companies can outsource their IT functions, the industry regulator said on Thursday. Under the S$40 million (US$23.6 million) plan spread over the next three years, IT managers will be trained in Singapore and companies given a hand in breaking into new markets.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Early Malaysian films emerge as savory multicultural 'rojak'
Early Malaysian films emerge as savory multicultural 'rojak' Paul F. Agusta, Contributor/ Pfa0109@yahoo.com During a recent visit to Kuala Lumpur, The Jakarta Post film contributor, Paul F. Agusta, had the opportunity to meet with several important figures in Malaysian cinema to discuss developments on the movie industry there.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thai car sales up 24.7% in April
Thai car sales up 24.7% in April BANGKOK: Thai domestic car sales jumped 24.7 percent in April boosted by growing consumer confidence and driven by a successful recent motor show in Bangkok, the industry said on Thursday. The month's auto sales totaled 51,315, topping the 50,000 mark for the second consecutive month and shrugging off concerns at an explosion of violence in the south that has rattled the nation, industry compiler Toyota Motor Thailand said.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
In Nepal Maoist rebels run own government
In Nepal Maoist rebels run own government Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press/Musikot In the mountains of Nepal, a full-blown Maoist uprising is gaining ground. It may sound a bit anachronistic, especially in a region of Asia that has embraced market economics and linked up with the outside world to export everything from Indian computer software to Bangladeshi textiles and Sri Lankan-made designer clothes.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. NEPAL -- 1 x 42
1. NEPAL -- 1 x 42 In Nepal Maoist rebels run own government
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
East Timor's chief prosecutor wants arrest warrant for Wiranto
East Timor's chief prosecutor wants arrest warrant for Wiranto revoked Associated Press Dili East Timor's chief prosecutor has asked judges to revoke an arrest warrant for Indonesian presidential candidate Gen. Wiranto over the 1999 violence in the half-island nation, saying prosecutors needed to further review the case.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Foreign ambassadors present credentials
Foreign ambassadors present credentials JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekanoputri received the diplomatic credentials of ambassadors from Zambia, Nicaragua and Angola during a state ceremony at the Merdeka Palace on Thursday. Ambassadors Godfrey S. Simasuku of Zambia, Eduardo J. Sevilla Somoza of Nicaragua, and Elisio Alvila de Jesus Figueiredo of Angola all presented their credentials to Megawati and held brief meetings with the President.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU admits to campaign loophole
KPU admits to campaign loophole M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Presidential and vice presidential candidates contesting the July 5 election will likely have more time for campaigning outside the designated period, as the General Elections Commission (KPU) has remained silent over early campaigns carried out by some candidates.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Eviction of squatters turns ugly in Batam, rioting erupts
Eviction of squatters turns ugly in Batam, rioting erupts Fadli, Batam A riot erupted on Thursday when police and public order officers tried to evict more than 400 illegal houses on the industrial island of Batam, Riau province. At least two people were shot by police and seven others were beaten, while several cars including two belonging to television stations, were burned or damaged during the unrest. The violence forced local traders to close their stores for fear they would be attacked.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
'People just want to forget the May riots'
'People just want to forget the May riots' The May 1998 riots remain a bitter memory for the victims of that tragedy. Some people who lost family members in the violence are still seeking justice, while others are simply trying to forget the tragedy. The Jakarta Post spoke with several people about the issue. Gito Sarkawi, 28, is a personnel manager at a textile factory in Kapuk Kamal, North Jakarta.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two Indian ships visit Indonesia
Two Indian ships visit Indonesia JAKARTA: Two Indian warships are paying a goodwill visit to Indonesia, the navy said Thursday. The INS Rana, a destroyer, and INS Khukri, a corvette, were berthed at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok harbor and ended their two-day visit later on Thursday and are on way to the Indian navy base at Port Blair. The warship carry a total of 430 sailors including the head of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet, Vice Admiral Sunil Kadanle. -- AFP
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Trial on Manggarai shooting begins
Trial on Manggarai shooting begins Yemris Fointuna, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara A police disciplinary committee began the trial on Thursday of four middle-ranking and 19 low-ranking police officers over their roles in the bloody Manggarai shooting incident in March this year. The four middle-ranking police officers in question were Adj. Sr. Comr. Boni Tompoi, the then chief of Manggarai Police precinct, Adj. Comr.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP likely to post 15% export growth
RP likely to post 15% export growth MANILA: The Philippine electronics industry is likely to post 15 percent export growth this year, an industry group said on Thursday, revising an earlier forecast of 10 percent made in December. Semiconductor and electronics exports are expected to top US$27 billion this year after $24.6 billion in 2003, according to the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines, Inc.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poor grooming of leaders
Poor grooming of leaders Six pairs of running mates for the July 5 direct presidential election were registered with the General Elections Commission (KPU) when the deadline expired on Wednesday. This is an encouraging development because the selection process has been transparent and voters will have a wide choice. Due to the tight competition, it is quite likely that a runoff will have to take place on Sept. 20.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wismilak event to give chance to region's young players
Wismilak event to give chance to region's young players Musthofid, Jakarta The Wismilak International Women's Tennis Tournament is back in Bali in September with the organizers looking to give Southeast Asia's up-and-coming young players an opportunity to show their mettle in the US$225,000 tournament. Tournament director Kevin Livesey announced that in cooperation with the Volvo Open organizers, two pre-qualifying tournaments would be held in Bangkok, Thailand, and Surabaya, Indonesia.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
No progress on medical body
No progress on medical body Dewi Santoso, Jakarta House of Representatives Commission VII for health and the government remain unable to solve a dispute over whether the medical council mandated in the bill on medical practices should work independently. The bill stipulates that in a bid to protect patients from poor medical services and to improve local health services an Indonesian Medical Council (KKI) shall be formed. The council will report directly to the President.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Trust' financial magazine loses libel suit, fined Rp 1 billion
'Trust' financial magazine loses libel suit, fined Rp 1 billion The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Trust financial and law magazine was fined Rp 1 billion (US$112,360) after it lost libel lawsuit filed by a businessman at the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday. Presiding judge Cicut Sutiarso told the court the magazine had failed to maintain journalistic standards of conduct in an article entitled A gang of thieves hits state Bank Negara Indonesia published in the Oct. 1-7, 2003 edition.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP vote was flawed but credible, says Arroyo
RP vote was flawed but credible, says Arroyo Mynardo Macaraig, Agence France-Presse/Manila Philippines President Gloria Arroyo on Thursday conceded there were flaws in this week's elections she is projected to win, but said the problems were isolated and warned the opposition against stirring up trouble.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to revoke Aceh martial law
Govt to revoke Aceh martial law Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri agreed on Thursday to lower the martial law status in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam to a state of civil emergency but would let integrated military and police operations continue.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI court annuals local firm's debt
RI court annuals local firm's debt Associated Press, Jakarta An Indonesian district court has annulled a bond agreement between a local petrochemical company and its U.S. creditors, adding to perceptions the country's legal system doesn't protect foreign investors. The Serang District Court ruled on Wednesday that a US$185 million bond issued by PT Tri Polyta in 1996, and underwritten by a number of U.S. investment banks, was against Indonesian law, officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Amendment to bankruptcy law must include solvency test
Amendment to bankruptcy law must include solvency test Andrew I. Sriro, Jakarta When the news started to circulate that the gavel had struck at the Central Jakarta Commercial Court issuing the decision to declare PT Prudential Life Assurance bankrupt -- a company purportedly worth trillions of rupiah in assets and a Risk Based Capital level 2.5 times higher than that required by the minister of finance -- legal experts, local and foreign investors, government officials, economic pundits, and...
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Speculation rampant, rupiah under attack
Speculation rampant, rupiah under attack Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The rupiah remained under attack on Thursday, with some local analysts blaming foreign-based banks for continuing to speculate against the local unit despite a reprimand from the central bank. However, they said the foreign banks were not solely to blame for the devaluation and said the reaction of Bank Indonesia (BI) had exacerbated the problem. The rupiah closed at Rp 9,003 against the U.S.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
High fuel subsidy offset gains on high oil prices
High fuel subsidy offset gains on high oil prices Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the central government would not gain much from high oil prices due to the heavy fuel subsidy and its obligation to distribute the additional income to regional governments. "Any windfall profit from high oil prices will go mostly to regional governments and fuel consumers in the country," Purnomo told a media conference on Thursday.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 14, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 14, 2004 Exhibitions * Painting A Street called Margutta by Remo Rapetti at Multifunctional Room, Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Jl.H.O.S Cokroaminoto No. 117, Central Jakarta, until May 30. * Contemporary Fine Arts Like a Virgin by Maroussia Rebecq, Keke Tumbuan and Renjani Damais, Oktagon Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 50A, Central Jakarta, until May 15. * Sex and the City - an exhibition of Indonesian erotic art from the 13th to the 20th century.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ministry to launch Wallacea expedition
Ministry to launch Wallacea expedition JAKARTA: Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Rokhmin Dahuri will launch a three-month scientific voyage from Makassar, South Sulawesi on May 22, his office said here on Thursday. The Wallacea Expedition 2004, named after British explorer Alfred R. Wallacea who explored the Indonesian archipelago in the 19th century, will range across eastern Indonesian waters and include surveys on oceanography, geology, geomorphology, geography and archeology.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Defense attaches visit Aceh
Defense attaches visit Aceh BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: A group of foreign military attaches visited on Thursday the war-torn province of Aceh. The group of attaches, including those from Australia, Japan and Britain, was the first to visit the province in the past year. "We have no mission. We want to see the situation in Aceh," said Japanese defense attache Sumio Nagai.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fake pay slips used in credit card
Fake pay slips used in credit card JAKARTA: Police arrested three suspects on allegations that they made fake pay slips for housewives, the jobless and ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers who applied for credit cards. The suspects -- Sugeng Martono, 35, Robintang M. Mahulae, 32, and Hilman, 37 -- were arrested on Tuesday night after Jakarta Police received reports from state bank BNI, which has suffered Rp 14 million (US$1,569) in losses.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
City told to act on pollution in bay
City told to act on pollution in bay Damar Harsanto and Urip Hudiono, Jakarta Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Rokhmin Dahuri urged the Jakarta administration on Thursday to promptly resolve the problem of pollution in the Jakarta Bay, which is killing fish and harming the industry. In a media briefing on Thursday, Rokhmin suggested that Jakartans not consume any fish or clams caught in the bay for the meantime.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
China breezes past Japan to Uber Cup final with Korea
China breezes past Japan to Uber Cup final with Korea Zakki P. Hakim and Novan Iman Santosa, Jakarta The favorite China was unstoppable as it marched to the final of the Uber Cup after overwhelming the Japanese women's team 3-0 in Thursday's semifinals at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium in Jakarta. The defending champion will now face South Korea, which was forced to go to the wire before winning its semifinal match over Denmark 3-2.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
East Java bylaw to protect people living with HIV/AIDS
East Java bylaw to protect people living with HIV/AIDS ID Nugroho, Surabaya People living with AIDS in East Java can breathe a sigh of relief for, in the near future, East Java will have a bylaw that will protect them. The bylaw, which is slated to be the first in the country, will put an end to discrimination experienced by people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI seeks winning form over Danes
RI seeks winning form over Danes Novan Iman Santoso and Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The Thomas Cup badminton team championship enters the semifinal stage on Friday, with defending champion Indonesia looking to continue its winning form against Denmark. The other semifinal match will pit favorite and top seed China against South Korea.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government plans to renew Sea patrol pact with Singapore
Government plans to renew Sea patrol pact with Singapore Moch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The government is planning to restart a maritime patrol agreement with Singapore, giving the island nation's marine patrol aircraft access to some Indonesian airstrips.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. RIOT: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. RIOT: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Eviction turns ugly in Batam, rioting erupts 2. DPRD: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Can 'new faces' keep promises? 3. PKB: 2 LINES, 14 COUNTS PKB divided over candidate choice 4. MONUMEN: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Memorial to commemorate 1998 riots 5. FERRY: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Hostages' release moved to Saturday
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Kadin to publish industry map
Kadin to publish industry map Tony Hotland Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) will publish an "industry map" to help domestic and foreign investors in making investment decisions in the country. "This map is intended to provide a sort of investment guideline in the next five years especially for foreign investment to speed up our economic recovery," said Kadin chairman Mohamad S. Hidayat on the sidelines of a meeting with Korean businessmen here on Wednesday.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May 13
Rupiah Rates May 13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,566.76 5,866.54 6,250.08 6,183.00 Brunei dollar 1 5,487.06 4,902.64 5,222.45 5,167.10 Canadian dollar 1 6,792.66 6,069.66 6,465.08 6,397.06 Swiss franc 1 7,308.29 6,531.67 6,955.85 6,884.00 Danish krone 1 1,511.73 1,350.42 1,438.83 1,423.27 Euro 1 11,247.46 10,051.15 10,705.06 10,593.32 Poundsterling 1 16,706.39 14,931.64 15,903.58 15,737.08 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,209.77 1,081.44 1,151.43 1,139.77...
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Coal producers asked to help PLN
Coal producers asked to help PLN Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government urged on Thursday the country's coal producers to sell more coal to the Suralaya power plant in West Java, which is owned by public utility PLN, to prevent possible blackouts in Java and Bali. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro admitted that coal producers now preferred to export their output to take advantage of high coal prices.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina officials named suspects
Pertamina officials named suspects Abdul Khalik, Jakarta After months of investigation, the police declared a number of employees of state oil company Pertamina and Karaha Bodas Co. (KBC) as suspects on Thursday in a scandal that may have resulted in the state losing US$290 million. The police, however, declined to identify the suspects or disclose the number, saying this would unduly prejudice the investigation.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Offshore sand mining angers Tirtayasa residents
Offshore sand mining angers Tirtayasa residents Multa Fidrus, Tangerang "Since the sand mining began, my husband has not been able to catch as many fish as before and his income has dropped. My sons have even had to stop going to school because we can't afford the fees anymore," said Minah, a resident of Lontar village in Tirtayasa district, Serang regency, Banten.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
More crude oil exploration urged
More crude oil exploration urged Bruce Stanley, Associated Press, London Demand for oil is growing at its fastest rate in eight years, but the economic recovery could fizzle unless suppliers keep pace by drilling new wells and producing fresh crude, the International Energy Agency warned on Wednesday.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two die in swollen Cisadane River
Two die in swollen Cisadane River BOGOR: Search teams recovered on Thursday the body of two people swept away by a swollen Cisadane River a day earlier. The body of Dana Atma, 22, a resident of Jl. Layung Sari I in South Bogor subdistrict, was recovered on Thursday morning and taken to the Indonesian Red Cross Hospital in Bogor. The body of the second victim, identified as Wahyudi, 28, was found later in the afternoon.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir to get air-con, comfy cell
Ba'asyir to get air-con, comfy cell Evi Mariani and Abdul Khalik, Jakarta Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, who is currently being detained at National Police Headquarters, will be moved to a freshly renovated, air-conditioned cell at Jakarta Police Headquarters. "We will move Ba'asyir some time this week," National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Paiman said on Thursday. "We want to provide a better place for him as a senior citizen." City police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Taman Mini to host C. Java festival
Taman Mini to host C. Java festival JAKARTA: The Central Java provincial administration will hold a traditional Tingkeban or Mitoni ritual at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah on Saturday, a park spokesman said on Thursday. J. Purnawijaya said the ritual was normally held when a woman was seven month's pregnant, and was meant to ensure the safety of the mother and child.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hostages' release moved to Saturday
Hostages' release moved to Saturday Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta As the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has delayed the release of hundreds of civilian captives, including RCTI cameraman Fery Santoro, Army chief Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu assured the public on Thursday that his troops in Lhokseumawe, North Aceh, would not hold an offensive operation ahead of their release.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 13, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 13, 2004 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 900 0 7,500 Adhi Karya 335 -15 8,720,500 Adira Dinamika 2,475 -25 94,000 AGIS Tbk 110 5 75,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 80 0 420,000 Alakasa Industrindo 135 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 950 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 35...
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BPS expects robust exports in April
BPS expects robust exports in April Dadan Wijaksana and Tony Hotland, Jakarta After a strong showing in March, Indonesian exports are braced for another healthy performance in April, with the total value of exports expected to surpass US$5 billion, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) predicted on Thursday.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Teater Mandiri focuses on reality
Teater Mandiri focuses on reality Stevie Emilia, Jakarta In marking its 33rd anniversary, Teater Mandiri theater group is choosing to celebrate the old fashioned way -- by staging a play -- while not forgetting the realities around it. Unrelenting conflicts and jostling for power in the name of peace, justice, truth and humanity are everywhere, spiraling into an infernal war. Here it shows itself in ethnic and religious fanaticism, prompting a wave of conflicts that chip away at unity.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kadin to publish 'industry map'
Kadin to publish 'industry map' Tony Hotland, Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) will publish an "industry map" to help domestic and foreign investors in making investment decisions in the country. "This map is intended to provide a sort of investment guideline in the next five years especially for foreign investment to speed up our economic recovery," said Kadin chairman Mohamad S. Hidayat on the sidelines of a meeting with Korean businessmen here on Wednesday.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Can 'new faces' keeps promises?
Can 'new faces' keeps promises? Bambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Political analysts have warned Jakarta city councillors-elect not to betray their constituents, stressing that people's attitudes would change very quickly should they feel double-crossed. Smita Notosusanto of the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) told The Jakarta Post on Thursday that the many new faces that would grace the council were a strong indication that Jakartans had set high hopes on the council.
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN officials debate ASC proposal in Yogyakarta
ASEAN officials debate ASC proposal in Yogyakarta Slamet Susanto, Yogyakarta Senior officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) discussed on Thursday the ASEAN Security Community (ASC) proposal at their meeting in Yogyakarta. "We have yet to come to an agreement (on the ASC).
Fri, 14 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
hecked
hecked *Rioting erupts as eviction turns ugly in Batam Page 2 *Pertamina officials named suspects in KBC scandal Page 4 *Three border schools to help counter separatism in Papua Page 5 *Historical baggage continues to affect Japanese-Sino ties Page 7 *City told to act on pollution in bay Page 8 *RP vote was flawed but credible, says Arroyo Page 9 *Lazio fights back against Juve to win Italian Cup Page 11 *High fuel subsidy offsets gains on high oil prices Page 13 *Oge, physics wizard from Papua...