Archive: 15 May 2004
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Sat, 15 May 2004
RI, Germany agree US$29.25 million debt swap deal
RI, Germany agree US$29.25 million debt swap deal JP/13/german Tony Hotland Jakarta Acknowledging the success of two earlier debt swap deals, the Germany government has announced that it will enter into a third deal with Indonesia worth 25 million euros (US$29.25 million) for environmental projects.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Michelin buys 10% GT
Michelin buys 10% GTThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to strengthen its production and distribution network in Indonesia, the world's largest tire producer, Michelin, has decided to buy a 10 percent stake in local tire maker and distributor PT Gajah Tunggal (GT).
Sat, 15 May 2004
Biogas produced from cow dung
Biogas produced from cow dungMulta Fidrus, TangerangTangerang rengency administration, with the help of a Japanese environmental non-governmental organization, plans to produce biogas from cow dung. The pilot project will be carried out at the livestock research center in Tanjung Burung village,...
Sat, 15 May 2004
President too busy to sign letters
President too busy to sign letters JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has delayed the signing of three letters on government-sponsored bills on taxes and the government regulation in lieu of law on illegal logging.
Sat, 15 May 2004
FOR ATTENTION GETTER - SATURDAY, MAY 15
FOR ATTENTION GETTER - SATURDAY, MAY 15 SOM-ARF MEETING: Melia Purosani Hotel General Manager Fredrik Arul (right) poses for a photograph with a Senior Official Meeting (SOM)-ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) delegation. It included (from left to right) Permanent Secretary of Cambodia H.E.
Sat, 15 May 2004
SembCorp interested in LNG terminal project
SembCorp interested in LNG terminal projectDow Jones, Singapore Singapore's SembCorp Utilities is interested in the ownership and operation of the country's first liquefied natural gas receiving terminal, which the government is considering building, the company's chief executive office has said.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah )on May 14, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah )on May 14, 2004 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Eastern part of JORR ready next year
Eastern part of JORR ready next yearWahyuana, BekasiFor Yanto, going to the office means being trapped in lengthy congestion every working day. He usually drives the 25 kilometers from his home in Bintara, Bekasi, to his office on Jl. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta.Yanto has to leave home at 6 a.m.
Sat, 15 May 2004
PDI-P demands probe into May riots
PDI-P demands probe into May riotsRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaAfter years of silence, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) demanded on Friday a thorough investigation into the May 1998 tragedy.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 15, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 15, 2004Exhibitions* 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.
Sat, 15 May 2004
New market fees too high, say traders
New market fees too high, say traders TANGERANG: About 900 traders in the Pasar Anyar traditional market protested on Friday about high fees imposed on them by developer PT Cikupa Raya, which has been given the project to renovate the market.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Six candidates say KPU discriminatory
Six candidates say KPU discriminatory JAKARTA: Six people claiming to be independent presidential and vice presidential candidates filed complaints with the National Commission on Human Rights on Friday against discriminatory election policies.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Civil servant bonuses
Civil servant bonuses and the electionFrom Suara KaryaThe government has approved a bonus, known as a 13th salary, which will be received by civil servants on July 1, in addition to their regular salary. Some people wonder if this bonus has something to do with the July 5 presidential election.
Sat, 15 May 2004
NGOs demand right to legislate
NGOs demand right to legislate JAKARTA: The Coalition for Participative Policy renewed on Friday its demand that lawmakers grant the public the privilege of taking part in the deliberation of bills.Sugiarto, the secretary of the coalition, said on Friday his group had met the House factions to seek...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Asia to feel the pain of China slowdown, hard landing unlikely: S and P
Asia to feel the pain of China slowdown, hard landing unlikely: S and P Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Jeju, S.Korea Asia will feel the pain of a slowdown in the giant Chinese economy, international credit ratings agency Standard and Poor's said Friday, but stressed that a hard-landing that...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Govt to form special body to combat illegal logging
Govt to form special body to combat illegal loggingP.C. Naommy, JakartaThe Ministry of Forestry will set up a special body to combat illegal logging in the country under the draft regulation in lieu of law on illegal logging.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Greek journalists tour Yogya
Greek journalists tour YogyaYOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Regional Tourism Board (Baparda) joined hands with the Indonesian Embassy in Athens to invite Greek journalists on a five-day visit to the city, from May 9 through May 13.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Denmark to face China in Thomas Cup final match
Denmark to face China in Thomas Cup final matchEva Komandjaja and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's Thomas Cup team suffered a devastating loss on its home soil as it failed to advance to the final after being stopped by Denmark 2-3 in the semifinals here on Friday.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Swiss German University prepares for the Future
Swiss German University prepares for the Future No one can live without food. But only a few people are aware of the complexity of the technology of food processing. Take rice, for example. Indonesia, a country where most of the people eat rice, is actually facing a big problem with rice storage...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Prosecutors will probe alleged graft
Prosecutors will probe alleged graft TANGERANG: Tangerang prosecutors' office will soon investigate allegations of corruption involving 42 councillors, which, according to reports from some non-governmental organizations (NGOs), has caused an estimated Rp 1 billion (US$114,942) in state losses.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Councillors start to build coalitions
Councillors start to build coalitionsBambang Nurbianto, JakartaPolitical parties that won seats on the City Council have begun sounding out possible coalitions in order to achieve their mutual goals, cognizant of the fact that the April 5 legislative election failed to produce any single winner.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Grand Mercure opened in Yogyakarta
Grand Mercure opened in YogyakartaYOGYAKARTA: Four-star Grand Mercure Phoenix Yogyakarta hotel, Jl. Jendral Sudirman, was officially opened to the public on Friday. The Accor hotel joins sister properties previously opened in this city, Ibis Malioboro and Novotel Yogyakarta.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Thailand's GDP forecast downgraded to 7% on oil prices
Thailand's GDP forecast downgraded to 7% on oil pricesBangkok, Thailand, Associated Press Thailand's gross domestic product growth will likely reach 7 percent this year - falling short of an ambitious 8 percent target - because of rising world oil prices, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Fish-loving Jakartan residents unfazed by pollution warning
Fish-loving Jakartan residents unfazed by pollution warningUrip Hudiono and Evi Mariani, JakartaDespite the recent warning against consuming fish caught in Jakarta Bay, the management of the Maura Angke fish market in North Jakarta, and several seafood restaurants, claimed it was business as usual.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Malaysian PM: Khazanah to emerge as investment giant in Southeast Asia
Malaysian PM: Khazanah to emerge as investment giant in Southeast Asia M.Jegathesan Agence France-Presse PutrajayaMalaysia said on Friday it will transfer shares worth billions of dollars in some 30 publicly listed companies held by the Ministry of Finance to its top investment arm Khazanah...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Street vendors to get loans
Street vendors to get loansYOGYAKARTA: The city administration has allocated a total of Rp 1 billion for loans to street vendors across Yogyakarta.The money should be used to mend the tents or carriages used for selling their merchandise, or even make new ones, according to Yogyakarta Mayor Herry...
Sat, 15 May 2004
1. SMINAR: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. SMINAR: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Terrorism challenge for next president, U.S. envoy says 2. FISH: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Fish-loving Jakartans unfazed by pollution warning 3. BASYIR: 1 LINE, 27 COUNTS Ba'asyir moves to new, cool cell 4.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Turbulence in financial markets
Turbulence in financial markets The turbulence in the foreign exchange and stock markets in Indonesia and other Asian countries will continue until the Federal Reserve finally decides on how much it will increase its funds rate and businesses have made reasonable assessments of the impact of...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Buying Liverpool will win popularity
Buying Liverpool will win popularity LONDON: Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's desire to invest millions of dollars in English Premiership club Liverpool is likely to win him far more popularity, with Thai people at least, than money, according to experts.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Bad smell in N. Jakarta
Bad smell in N. Jakarta The death of thousands of fish in Jakarta Bay reminds us of Minamata disease, a pollution-induced disease officially identified in Minamata Bay, Japan, in May 1956. Minamata disease is the familiar name given to mercury toxicosis, which was first found in people who had...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Temasek moves to expand business
Temasek moves to expand business SINGAPORE: The Singapore government's holding company has raised its bid for United Overseas Bank's property arm, two days after the bank rejected its earlier unsolicited offer.State investment agency Temasek Holdings said late on Thursday that it will pay S$2.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Bengkulu students study under sun
Bengkulu students study under sun BENGKULU: More than 40 elementary school students are being forced to study in a roofless building in Batu Bandung village, Kepahyang regency, Bengkulu province.The roof of SD 42 elementary school became dilapidated with age and disintegrated several months ago and...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Thoughts on SLTP 56 land swap
Thoughts on SLTP 56 land swapFrom 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.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Investment in education towards global society
Investment in education towards global society Suroso Contributor/Yogyakarta One form of investment to which Indonesian people do not pay enough attention is investment in the field of education. This has resulted in the fact that Indonesia lacks a competitive advantage in its economy and human...
Sat, 15 May 2004
RI, Germany agree US$29.25m debt swap deal
RI, Germany agree US$29.25m debt swap dealTony Hotland, Jakarta Acknowledging the success of two earlier debt swap deals, the Germany government has announced that it will enter into a third deal with Indonesia worth 25 million euros (US$29.25 million) for environmental projects.
Sat, 15 May 2004
JP/18/MALAY
JP/18/MALAYMalaysian Cinema's Golden Age Crashes in the Whirlwind of Cultural and Political Change Malaysian cinema dimmed in the cultural, political changeDuring a recent visit to Kuala Lumpur, The Jakarta Post film contributor, Paul F.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Civil emergency status for Aceh
Civil emergency status for Aceh Martial law in Indonesia's troubled province, Aceh, will be one year old in five days. The government has decided to end martial law in the country's westernmost province, changing it to a state of civil emergency.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Deported militant declared suspect
Deported militant declared suspectAbdul Khalik, JakartaPolice named Abu Jibril, an associate of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, as a suspect on Friday for identity fraud during stays in Yogyakarta and West Nusa Tenggara.National Police chief Gen.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Pakistan welcomes ARF's decision
Pakistan welcomes ARF's decisionPAKISTAN: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri on Thursday welcomed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum (ARF) senior official's decision to recommend Pakistan's admission to the forum.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Civil emergency status for Aceh
Civil emergency status for Aceh Martial law in Indonesia's troubled province, Aceh, will be one year old in five days. The government has decided to end martial law in the country's westernmost province, changing it to a state of civil emergency.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Market development protested
Market development protested PEKANBARU, Riau: A trader and a student continued their hunger strike on Friday in protest against the development of a traditional market in Senapelan, Riau province.The strikers and their colleagues demonstrated outside the Pekanbaru legislative council, saying the...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Floods cut off Kalimantan road
Floods cut off Kalimantan road PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Floods cutting off the trans-Kalimantan highway in Tumbang Nusa village, Pulang Pisau regency, Central Kalimantan, are blocking commodity deliveries from Java island.
Sat, 15 May 2004
RI forest fires up pollution in S'pore
RI forest fires up pollution in S'poreSINGAPORE: Smoke from forest fires in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has pushed the pollution level in Singapore to its highest point so far this year, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Friday.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Telkom to build undersea cable link to Malaysia
Telkom to build undersea cable link to MalaysiaWahyoe Boediwardhana, Tebanan, Bali State-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom signed a contract with a consortium made up of PT Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and NEC Corporation here on Friday to build what is being dubbed the Dumai-Melaka cable...
Sat, 15 May 2004
House to query military on dubious Aceh operation funds
House to query military on dubious Aceh operation fundsKurniawan Hari, JakartaThe legislature is questioning the disbursement of Rp 738 billion (US$86.8 million) for the military operation in Aceh since December amid allegations of widespread corruption in the province.
Sat, 15 May 2004
China's women look set for Uber Cup
China's women look set for Uber CupNovan Iman Santosa and Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The 2004 Uber Cup final could see a lopsided match between top seed and defending champion China against underachiever South Korea at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium here on Saturday night.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Terrorism challenge for next president, U.S. envoy says
Terrorism challenge for next president, U.S. envoy saysMoch. N. Kurniawan, JakartaThe United States hopes that the future Indonesian president will have a clear policy to combat terrorism, its envoy Ralph L. Boyce said on Friday.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Megawati urged to fill vacant jobs in cabinet
Megawati urged to fill vacant jobs in cabinetRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaFor the sake of the Cabinet's performance, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has every reason to fill vacant ministerial posts with permanent replacements, although her administration's term will end in less than five months.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Squatters try to hold Batam to ransom
Squatters try to hold Batam to ransomFadli, BatamSquatters in Tanah Longsor, Batam, who had earlier rejected the compensation offered by the local government in return for their vacating a site owned by the state, continued to press their demands on Friday for more money before they would agree to...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Three more apprehended for weapons possession
Three more apprehended for weapons possessionRuslan Sangadji, PosoPolice said here on Friday they had arrested three Christians in Tentena, North Pamona district, Poso regency, on charges of possessing hundreds of rounds of ammunition, homemade weapons and military uniforms.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Checked
Checked ;JP; ANPAc..r.. Telcoms-cells-trend Life lies in your mobile phoneDebbie A. Lubis Contributor/Jakarta With today's fast-paced lifestyle when data, voices and sounds travel without borders, mobile phones have become a must-have item.
Sat, 15 May 2004
[b]Challenges for the new
Challenges for the new government leadership Aziz Kuala Kencana, Papua 2. Linle17 -- OPEC not to blame for rising consumer prices 1 X 30 OPEC not to blame for inflationChristopher Lingle Bangkok
Sat, 15 May 2004
Journalist groups attack 'Trust' magazine verdict
Journalist groups attack 'Trust' magazine verdictEmphasizing a failure to use the Press Law in a libel trial against Trust financial and legal magazine, two journalists' organizations blasted on Friday the Central Jakarta District Court's verdict, which was issued on Thursday.
Sat, 15 May 2004
TV Today: Saturday, May 15, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, May 15, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing10:00 Sports11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m. Culture: Cakrawala Budaya 1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service5:00 Pak Odor's...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Rupiah down to fresh 14-month low as central bank intervenes
Rupiah down to fresh 14-month low as central bank intervenesDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta As the central bank moved to tighten the rules on foreign exchange transactions to minimize speculation on the rupiah, the local unit slumped on Friday to a fresh 14-month low on the greenback's continued strength.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Private car emissions higher than allowed
Private car emissions higher than allowedLeony Aurora, JakartaPrivate car owners were given the chance to calculate their personal contribution to air pollution when they received free gas emission tests on Friday morning at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 15 May 2004
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checked;JP;cd ANPAc..r.. Telecoms-GSM-CDMAGSM operators watch CDMA expansion cautiously Rudijanto Contributor/Jakarta Barely a year after the operation of CDMA-based operators the number of GSM users in Indonesia remains unchallenged, as it soared to 20 million as of last month and is expected to...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Poor education blamed for police violence
Poor education blamed for police violenceAbdul Khalik, JakartaObservers are blaming poor education, inadequate training and the absence of external control as the root causes of police violence and inability to anticipate conflict across the country.
Sat, 15 May 2004
4 x 12
4 x 12 Three more apprehended for weapons possession JP/5/alzier1 x 32 Court rules in favor of Alzier JP/5/RMS1 x 44 Separatism in Ambon, homework for government JP/5/SIRUNG1 x 28 Mount Sirung erupts in Alor JP/5/BATAM1 x 37 Squatters try to hold Batam to ransom
Sat, 15 May 2004
Monorail depot over West Flood Canal proposed
Monorail depot over West Flood Canal proposedDamar Harsanto JakartaA proposed monorail project to ease traffic in Central Jakarta would involve the construction of a depot, a 20-story apartment block, a five-story shopping mall and several parks, an architect designing the project said.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Singapore Airlines records $493m profit in first quarter
Singapore Airlines records $493m profit in first quarterAgence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore Airlines (SIA) reported on Friday a net profit of S$849.3 million (US$493 million) for the year to March after a turbulent 12 months in which SARS sharply undercut travel.SIA's performance was down 20.
Sat, 15 May 2004
[i]This special page is published in observance of World
This special page is published in observance of World Telecommunications Day, which is celebrated worldwide on May 17. The special page reports the challenges and opportunities in the country's telecommunications sector.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Bandung squatters reject eviction
Bandung squatters reject eviction BANDUNG: Around 500 residents living on land belonging to state railway firm PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) in Kebon Jeruk, Ciroyom, staged a rally against their eviction on Friday outside one of the firm's warehouses.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Sleman regency getting better with age
Sleman regency getting better with ageSri Wahyuni, Sleman, YogyakartaEvery Wednesday and Thursday over the past few months, Sleman government officials have worn two-piece uniforms of sky-blue shirts/blouses and dark blue trousers/skirts, instead of the usual yellow-brown national uniform, which...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Agum has yet to quit Cabinet
Agum has yet to quit Cabinet JAKARTA: Despite the announcement of his candidacy as the running mate for United Development Party (PPP) presidential candidate Hamzah Haz, Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar has yet to submit his letter of resignation to President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sat, 15 May 2004
'No officials apologized for riots'
'No officials apologized for riots'The May 1998 riots that led to the downfall of president Soeharto have never been fully investigated, despite reports that thousands of people were killed and dozens of women, mostly Chinese-Indonesians, raped.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Hasyim Muzadi, please resign
Hasyim Muzadi, please resignFrom Koran TempoCongratulations on your vice presidential candidacy, Pak Hasyim Muzadi. In this way, you are prepared to bear the heavy burden of putting this muddled country in order and restoring its international role.
Sat, 15 May 2004
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Quality schools becoming a growth industry in RI Rachel Davies Education Consultant, Sydney, Australia2. Simon -- Finding your level of language ability 2 x 30 Language learners should first take a long look at themselves Finding your own best way of developing your language abilitySimon Marcus...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Private cars' emission proved higher than standards
Private cars' emission proved higher than standardsLeony Aurora JakartaPrivate car owners were given the chance to calculate their personal contribution to air pollution when they received free gas emission tests on Friday morning at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Candlelight vigil to light up Jakarta
Candlelight vigil to light up JakartaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn the observance of Antiviolence Day, which fell on May 12, a rally and candle light festival will be held on Sunday evening along the slow lane of the northbound side of Jl. Jend. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Lee Yun-hwa works a miracle for Korean squad
Lee Yun-hwa works a miracle for Korean squadZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Most people would agree that the highlight of the 2004 Uber Cup was the semifinal match between Denmark and South Korea on Thursday night when the two sides needed five and a half hours to decide the winner.
Sat, 15 May 2004
*Terrorism a challenge for next president, U.S. envoy says Page 2
*Terrorism a challenge for next president, U.S. envoy says Page 2 *PDI-P all-out to block Wiranto Page 4 *Court rules in favor of Alzier Page 5 *Defending liberty amid terrorism Page 7 *Monorail depot above canal proposed Page 8 *Myanmar opposition rejects talks while Suu Kyi held Page 9 *Arsenal...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Former turtle hunter now fighting to save turtles
Former turtle hunter now fighting to save turtlesSlamet Susanto, Bantul, YogyakartaUntil five years ago, Rudjito, a resident of Srigading village in Bantul regency, was an aggressive turtle hunter, slaying five to six sea turtles in one night to make ends meet.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Local religious leaders deplore beheading video
Local religious leaders deplore beheading videoMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaReligious leaders expressed deep concern on Friday over the brutal murder of an American citizen in Iraq, saying the act would only maintain the vicious cycle of violence in the country.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Mount Sirung erupts in Alor
Mount Sirung erupts in AlorYemris Fointuna, Kupang, East Nusa TenggaraMount Sirung in Alor, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), started to erupt on Thursday, discharging white ash, thick black fumes, mud and volcanic rocks. No casualties were reported.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Police name graft suspects
Police name graft suspects JAKARTA: Former head of Pertamina's geothermal division Sriyanto and a member of his staff Syafei Sulaiman have been named suspects for their alleged role in fake transactions and mark-up deal in the Kahara Bodas scandal, police said.
Sat, 15 May 2004
How WTO talks will affect us
How WTO talks will affect usMartin Khor The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia In the next two months, there will be intensive talks in and about the World Trade Organization's (WTO) agenda as countries try to meet a new deadline of the end of July to conclude "framework agreements" on some...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Ba'asyir moves to new, cool cell
Ba'asyir moves to new, cool cellEvi Mariani, JakartaCleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, 65, was transferred from National Police Headquarters to his air-conditioned cell at Jakarta Police Headquarters on Friday. Soon after arriving at his new residence in a Nissan Terrano car he waved and smiled broadly.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Dec. 19, 2002: Human rights lawyer Roh Moo-hyun narrowly wins
Dec. 19, 2002: Human rights lawyer Roh Moo-hyun narrowly wins presidential election. Supreme Court orders recount of 11 million votes; no errors found. Feb. 25, 2003: Roh takes office for five-year term, replacing Kim Dae-jung, who leaves in disgrace after disclosing his government helped funnel...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 15, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 15, 2004Exhibitions* Fine Art Fine Craft (Art) or Fine Nothing by Yugo Hendrolukito at Kedai Kebun Forum Restaurant's Gallery, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until May 24.
Sat, 15 May 2004
2. Mater ( 2 x 24)
2. Mater ( 2 x 24) Maternal mortality rate decreases by 17 percent 3. Abu (2 x 20) Deported militant declared a suspect 4. Logging ( 2x 21) Govt to form special body to combat illegal logging 5. Police (1 x 42) Poor education blamed for police violence
Sat, 15 May 2004
Court rules in favor of Alzier
Court rules in favor of AlzierOyos Saroso H.N., BandarlampungThe Jakarta Administrative Court has ruled in favor of Lampung governor-elect Alzier Dianis Thabranie against the annulment of his 2002 electoral victory by Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Susilo-Kalla the only pair to complete registration
Susilo-Kalla the only pair to complete registrationM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaOnly one of the six pairings of presidential and vice presidential candidates has submitted to the General Elections Commissions (KPU) all documents required to contest the July 5 election.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Maternal mortality rate decreases by 17 percent
Maternal mortality rate decreases by 17 percentDewi Santoso, JakartaA program known as Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) has significantly curbed the maternal mortality rate in Indonesia by 17 percent to 307 per 100,000 births this year, and has also reduced the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Quality schools becoming a growth industry in RI
Quality schools becoming a growth industry in RIRachel Davies, Sydney, Australia The variety and options for parents considering their child's or children's education are, pleasingly, increasing in Jakarta.
Sat, 15 May 2004
TNI officers' children attack Medan students
TNI officers' children attack Medan studentsApriadi Gunawan and Nana Rukmana, Medan/CirebonAt least eight students were injured after being attacked by children of military and police personnel in Medan, North Sumatra, witnesses and police confirmed on Friday.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Beos station must survive
Beos station must survive From Warta KotaThe historic railway station in downtown Jakarta, known as Beos station or Kota Station, will be modernized with the addition of a shopping mall, in a project jointly managed by state railway company PT Kereta Api and a private firm.
Sat, 15 May 2004
RI, Germany agree US$29.25 million debt swap deal
RI, Germany agree US$29.25 million debt swap deal JP/13/german Tony Hotland Jakarta Acknowledging the success of two earlier debt swap deals, the Germany government has announced that it will enter into a third deal with Indonesia worth 25 million euros (US$29.25 million) for environmental projects.
Sat, 15 May 2004
[b]Checked
Checked ;JP; ANPAc..r.. Education-twin-degreesTwin degrees - perfect combination for students Rudijanto Contributor/Jakarta The partnerships between Indonesian and overseas universities in providing more international curricula and offering double degree programs in many ways constitute a blessing...
Sat, 15 May 2004
UNSC set to extend mission in East Timor
UNSC set to extend mission in East TimorAgence France-Press, United NationsThe UN Security Council on Friday is to renew for six months the mandate of the UN Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), the United Nations said on Thursday.
Sat, 15 May 2004
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sweden-based Ericsson has had its presence in Indonesia since 1907. Ericsson has not only been involved in the development of the country's telecommunications infrastructure but...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Monorail depot above canal proposed
Monorail depot above canal proposedDamar Harsanto, JakartaA proposed monorail project to ease traffic in Central Jakarta would involve the construction of a depot, a 20-story apartment block, a five-story shopping mall and several parks, an architect designing the project said.
Sat, 15 May 2004
1. SLEMAN 1x36
1. SLEMAN 1x36 Sleman regency getting better with age 2. TURTLE 1x50 Former turtle hunter now fighting to save turtles
Sat, 15 May 2004
Separatism in Ambon, homework for government
Separatism in Ambon, homework for governmentM. Azis Tunny, Ambon, MalukuThe presence of the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) in Maluku has been a source of controversy since it was established on June 15 four years ago by Dr. Alex Manuputty.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Transportation policy needs review
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.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Challenges for new leadership in running the government
Challenges for new leadership in running the governmentAziz Kuala Kencana, Papua The upcoming direct election for national leadership (president and vice president) certainly invites a certain level of passion on the part of the people, amid rising expectations of a more legitimate and better...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Critics slam government's new plan for Aceh
Critics slam government's new plan for AcehTiarma Siboro, JakartaCommentators gave the cold shoulder to the government's decision to revoke the martial law status of Aceh and declare a state of civil emergency, saying the policy would not be effective unless it was followed by a reshuffle in the...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Greater attention to education needed
Greater attention to education neededFrom KompasHeavy rains caused the collapse of school buildings in Tangerang, Banten, recently. The ruined Cikupa IV primary school was even used by commercial sex workers as a site for their business transactions before local authorities stepped in.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Swiss German University prepares for the Future
Swiss German University prepares for the Future No one can live without food. But only a few people are aware of the complexity of the technology of food processing. Take rice, for example. Indonesia, a country where most of the people eat rice, is actually facing a big problem with rice storage...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Danareksa to sell Bumiputera shares
Danareksa to sell Bumiputera shares Shareholders of mid-size Bank Bumiputera approved on Friday a plan by state investment company PT Danareksa to sell its entire controlling stake in the bank to strategic investors.