Archive: 27 May 2004
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Thu, 27 May 2004
Nine companies given permits to distribute gas
Nine companies given permits to distribute gasFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has issued interim permits to nine companies to distribute natural gas for industrial consumers, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Safari Park gains Sumatran tigers
Safari Park gains Sumatran tigers BOGOR: A Sumatran tiger, Riau, gave birth to twin cubs, a male and female, on Sunday at the Indonesian Safari Park, Cisarua, Bogor. The first was born at 12:45 a.m., followed by the second around 70 minutes later. The birth weight of each was 1.4 kilograms.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Presidential election
Presidential election The direct presidential election to be held on July 5 will see five candidates vying for the top post. The General Elections Commission (KPU) drew their all-important electoral numbers last Saturday.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Senior Poso official held over aid misuse
Senior Poso official held over aid misuseRuslan Sangadji and Rusman, Poso/Samarinda While in Central Sulawesi, Poso Social Affairs Office head Anwar Ali has been detained for allegedly embezzling funds earmarked for refugees; in East Kalimantan, East Kutai Legislative Council speaker Abdal Nanang...
Thu, 27 May 2004
'Buses should only stop at bus stops'
'Buses should only stop at bus stops' The Jakarta administration plans to construct a monorail and expand the busway system, yet it still has not completed an evaluation of the four-month-old Blok M to Kota busway route.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Pornography definition, bill contents unclear: NGO
Pornography definition, bill contents unclear: NGOA. Junaidi, Jakarta Activists and experts supported on Wednesday an antipornography bill, but urged the government and the House of Representatives to drop several controversial articles in the bill, including those banning of erotic dances and...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Thai hopes to seal deal by late July
Thai hopes to seal deal by late July BANGKOK: English football giants Liverpool has agreed to sell Thailand a 30 percent stake in the club but final signing of the deal may be delayed until late July, a Thai official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 May 2004
PKB warns members to remain loyal
PKB warns members to remain loyal SURABAYA, East Java: An executive of the local chapter of the National Awakening Party (PKB) has warned that it would throw out any PKB members involved in campaigning for the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P).
Thu, 27 May 2004
Govt to provide 13th-month bonus to civil servants
Govt to provide 13th-month bonus to civil servantsMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The government passed on good news on Wednesday to around 5 million active and retired civil servants and Indonesian Military and National Police personnel that they would receive doubled salaries and pension funds in...
Thu, 27 May 2004
FKM leader's son-in-law moved as precaution: Police
FKM leader's son-in-law moved as precaution: PoliceP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police officer son-in-law of Maluku Sovereignty Forum (FKM) leader Alexander Manuputty has been transferred by the Maluku City Police to Tual in Southeast Maluku.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Gold price in the local market to continue rise
Gold price in the local market to continue riseZakki P. Hakim Jakarta A combination of a falling rupiah and the rising international price of gold is pushing the price of the commodity up in the local market.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Govt fears larger deficit due to high oil prices
Govt fears larger deficit due to high oil pricesDadan Wijaksana and Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The government will submit, as early as July, a revision to the 2004 state budget to the House of Representatives -- earlier than scheduled -- which is likely to include a higher assumption for oil prices...
Thu, 27 May 2004
RI country risks remain high
RI country risks remain highJohanes L. Sitanggang, Jakarta A modicum of political stability has returned to Indonesia. However, the long-term outlook remains clouded in uncertainty as the country's transition to a transparent and stable democracy faces numerous obstacles, ranging from powerful...
Thu, 27 May 2004
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The issue of leadership in Indonesian democracy Satish Mishra Jakarta 2. Klemen -- Indonesian country risks 1 x 30 RI country risks remain high Johanes L. Sitanggang Jakarta
Thu, 27 May 2004
Chrisjon to defend WBA title against Sato
Chrisjon to defend WBA title against SatoSuherdjoko, Semarang World featherweight champion Christian John of Indonesia will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) title against Osamu Sato in Tokyo next week.
Thu, 27 May 2004
JAKARTA: Saying that the General Elections Commission (KPU)
JAKARTA: Saying that the General Elections Commission (KPU) had successfully organized a democratic and transparent election, the United States invited the commission on Wednesday to provide technical assistance for the polls in Iraq, expected to take place in January 2005.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Seven killed as train plows into bus in Jember
Seven killed as train plows into bus in JemberID Nugroho, Surabaya Another railway disaster hit the country's railways on Wednesday as a passenger train smashed into a bus in Jember regency, East Java, killing at least seven people and injuring 21 others.
Thu, 27 May 2004
1. BALI1 1x35
1. BALI1 1x35 RI youth learn the hard facts of adulthood 2. BARB 1x42 Youngsters need to be embraced, not blamed: Huberman
Thu, 27 May 2004
Judge receives anti-graft award
Judge receives anti-graft award PADANG, West Sumatra: The Masyarakat Profesional Madani (MPM) bestowed on Wednesday its Anti-Graft Fighter Award 2004 to justice Bustami Nusyirwan for fighting corruption in West Sumatra province.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Vietnam's trade deficit nears $2b
Vietnam's trade deficit nears $2b HANOI: Vietnam's trade deficit hit US$1.96 billion in the first five months of the year, preliminary figures showed on Wednesday.Exports during the period rose 17.4 percent to $9.55 billion, while imports increased 13 percent to $11.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Govt launches books on labor
Govt launches books on labor JAKARTA: The Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration, in cooperation with the International Labor Organization (ILO), launched on Wednesday a publication titled Major Labor Laws of Indonesia.The publication is a compilation of three major labor laws: Law No.
Thu, 27 May 2004
PGN to cut size of bond sale
PGN to cut size of bond saleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly-listed state gas distribution company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) has cut the size of a proposed bond sale from an initial target of US$350 million to between $200 million and $225 million due to a bearish market.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Boediono optimistic about this year's inflation target
Boediono optimistic about this year's inflation targetRendi A. Witular and Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Wednesday the inflation rate this year would likely be in line with the government's projections, despite fears in the financial market the current decline in the...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Poso skeptical about Komnas HAM
Poso skeptical about Komnas HAM POSO, Central Sulawesi: National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) members again visited Poso regency to look into alleged human right abuses during the 2000 sectarian riots, but received a cold reception from local residents.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Makro stages 'Extravaganza'
Makro stages 'Extravaganza' JAKARTA: Makro Indonesia is holding its annual HoReKa Extravaganza to promote food and nonfood products for hotels and restaurants.The second HoReKa Extravaganza, which is being held from Wednesday to Thursday in the Balai Samudra hall in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta,...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Latest edition of Porsche Cayenne hits the road
Latest edition of Porsche Cayenne hits the road Porsche Cayenne V6 more tolerable for Jakarta streets Novan Iman Santosa JakartaWhat's the point in driving a powerful sports utility vehicle (SUV) around Jakarta's notoriously jammed streets? While you may not be able to satisfy your need for speed,...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Inflat: (3x19)
Inflat: (3x19) Boediono optimistic about this year's inflation target 2. Cyber: (2x27) Govt to set up team to cope with increasing cyber crime 3. Gas (2x24) Nine firms given permits to distribute gas PGN to cut size of bond sale 5.
Thu, 27 May 2004
RP to host ASEAN
RP to host ASEAN antipiracy summit THE PHILIPPINES: The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is mulling a regional system to strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR), the Philippines said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 May 2004
PT Gajah Tunggal clarifies
PT Gajah Tunggal clarifiesIn line with the clarification written on May 21 by Rebecca Lee, Head of Communications at Michelin Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Singapore, regarding the article published in The Jakarta Post on May 15, I would also like to clarify that in our report to the Stock Exchange, we...
Thu, 27 May 2004
KPU, Panwaslu relations turn sour over Gus Dur
KPU, Panwaslu relations turn sour over Gus DurM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Differences over ways to handle complaints filed by Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid have aggravated relations between the Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) and the General Elections Commission (KPU).
Thu, 27 May 2004
Pakistani school in Menteng given a year to move
Pakistani school in Menteng given a year to moveJakarta Governor Sutiyoso gave the Embassy School of Pakistan a year to move to another location in the city as the school is presently located in the plush area of Menteng in Central Jakarta, which is designated as a residential area.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Asia needs economic community
Asia needs economic communityAkira Kojima, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore China and other parts of Asia are embracing possibilities for further development and the establishment of a regional community in the 21st century.However, the development process is not a straight line.
Thu, 27 May 2004
How many more 'Nirmalas'?
How many more 'Nirmalas'? Reports on the torture of an Indonesian maid in Kuala Lumpur have shocked both Indonesia and Malaysia, while the message coming from Malaysia through its leaders' remarks regarding swift legal action has been loud and clear.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Screening starts for ambassadorship candidates
Screening starts for ambassadorship candidates JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) began on Wednesday the screening of 16 candidates for ambassadorships, including in South Korea, Canada, Cambodia, and Thailand.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Experts suggest ombudsman for media
Experts suggest ombudsman for mediaUrip Hudiono, Jakarta In light of increasing libel suits against the press, experts are suggesting that media enterprises establish an ombudsman to examine the news before publication and to mediate in case of complaints.Deputy chairman of the Press Council, R.H.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Motor oil additive demand on the rise
Motor oil additive demand on the rise JAKARTA: Demand for moto oil additive are estimated to see an increase between 6 percent and 8 percent this year, said a licensee and producer of Agip oil additive here PT Agip Lubrindo Pratama (ALP).
Thu, 27 May 2004
Indonesia too strong for Japan in round-1 clash
Indonesia too strong for Japan in round-1 clashThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia scored an impressive 54-run victory over Japan on Tuesday on day one of the 11-a-side International Cricket Council tournament in Japan.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Haj dormitory construction unclear
Haj dormitory construction unclear TANGERANG: The proposed construction of the Banten haj dormitory in Curug subdistrict remains unclear although it has been approved by the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Thu, 27 May 2004
1. ICG: 60 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 10
1. ICG: 60 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 10 Police may arrest outspoken activists 2. PKB: 40 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 PKB confirms support for Wiranto 3. CRASH: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22 Seven killed as train plows into bus in Jember
Thu, 27 May 2004
The issue of leadership in Indonesian democracy
The issue of leadership in Indonesian democracySatish Mishra, Jakarta During its Second Wave of Reform Indonesia must complete three inter-related tasks in record time: Abandon dictatorship in favor of a more open and representative political system, establish competitive and fair market systems,...
Thu, 27 May 2004
1. BBM: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS
1. BBM: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Govt fears larger deficit due to high oil prices 2. SEOUL: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS South and North Korea to continue military talks 3. PERTH: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS JI infighting canceled bombing, Roche testifies 4.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Illegal logs confiscated and concessionaire named suspect
Illegal logs confiscated and concessionaire named suspectPC Naommy, Jakarta Police have confiscated 21,627 cubic meters of illegal logs over two separate security operations held in East Kalimantan province on April 14 and May 13, and named three suspects, including a forest concessionaire.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Aqua to pay out Rp 10.5b dividend
Aqua to pay out Rp 10.5b dividend JAKARTA: Shareholders of beverage producer PT Aqua Golden Missisipi approved the company's plan on Wednesday to allocate 17 percent of its 2003 net profit for the paying of a dividend this year.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Police eye outspoken activists
Police eye outspoken activistsTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Authorities are closely monitoring activists of 20 local and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGO), a move that could herald a crackdown on outspoken government critics.National Police chief Gen.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Police rescue 13 women in North Sumatra
Police rescue 13 women in North SumatraThe Jakarta Post, Medan/Bandung/Kupang Police officers in Medan, North Sumatra, claimed on Wednesday that they had rescued 13 women seeking work in Malaysia, who had been locked up by labor recruitment agency PT Bagus Bersaudara for two weeks at its office on...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Govt to set up team to cope with increasing cyber crime
Govt to set up team to cope with increasing cyber crimeTony Hotland, Jakarta The government plans to establish an "emergency response" team to deal with cases of cyber fraud, especially those involving credit cards.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Aspirants seeks NU support before poll
Aspirants seeks NU support before pollSuherdjoko and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Pekalongan/Jakarta As the presidential election fast approaches, presidential and vice presidential aspirants are scrambling to win the support of the country's Muslim organization, the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
Thu, 27 May 2004
Court orders KPU to recount ballot
Court orders KPU to recount ballotMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The Constitutional Court ordered on Wednesday the General Elections Commission (KPU) to recount ballot papers in 754 polling stations in Sampang regency on Madura island in a bid to obtain hard evidence for a lawsuit filed by the...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Mandatory contributions to social security
Mandatory contributions to social securityHasbullah Thabrany, Jakarta A recent article by Alex Arifianto that appeared in The Jakarta Post criticized the National Social Security System (SJSN) as disregardful of the role of a free and competitive market, the budget deficit, individual accounts and...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Fishery officials accused of granting Thai trawlers permits
Fishery officials accused of granting Thai trawlers permitsApriadi Gunawan, Medan A North Sumatra councillor has alleged that many Thai trawlers operating in North Sumatra waters had obtained fishing permits from the provincial fisheries office.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Telkom to ring in code changes next year
Telkom to ring in code changes next yearYuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung With PT Indosat entering the country's fixed-line telecommunications market, which was monopolized by PT Telkom for decades, telephone access codes nationwide will undergo significant changes starting April 1 next year.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Manado resident reports Pertamina
Manado resident reports Pertamina MANADO, North Sulawesi: Theo Gerungan, 52, has reported state oil and gas company PT Pertamina to the police for allegedly occupying his land illegally since 1968.The disputed 13,500 square-meter plot is located in Bitung, 37 kilometers north of provincial capital...
Thu, 27 May 2004
* Govt to diminish Puteh's power Page 2
* Govt to diminish Puteh's power Page 2 * Bill bans erotic dancing, kissing in public Page 4 * Police rescue 13 women in N. Sumatra Page 5 * The issue of leadership in Indonesian democracy Page 6 * City under fire for discriminating' against vendors Page 8 * Indonesia too strong for Japan in...
Thu, 27 May 2004
RP manufacturing output down 11%
RP manufacturing output down 11% MANILA: Philippines manufacturing output fell 11 percent from a year earlier in inflation-adjusted terms in March, the government said on Wednesday.The drop was far sharper than the revised 0.8 percent year-on- year decline in February.
Thu, 27 May 2004
RP to host ASEAN antipiracy summit
RP to host ASEAN antipiracy summit MANILA: The 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is mulling a region-wide system to strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR), the Philippines said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Strange bedfellows won't have synergy
Strange bedfellows won't have synergy From Media IndonesiaIn their search for political allies, our presidential candidates have not described their political platforms and programs for the advancement of the country.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Glaxo to probe food poisoning
Glaxo to probe food poisoning JAKARTA: Glaxo-SmithKline, producer of Ribena beverage, expressed concern on Tuesday over alleged food poisoning in Surabaya that resulted in 40 elementary school students being hospitalized.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Jakarta vies for PON title
Jakarta vies for PON titleEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The Jakarta Sports Council has set itself the target of regaining the overall championship winner's title at the 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang, South Sumatra, this September.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Pipemaker gets ISO certificate
Pipemaker gets ISO certificate JAKARTA: Steel pipe producer PT Seamless Pipe Indonesia Jaya, a subsidiary of Bakrie & Brothers Tbk., received on Wednesday an ISO 14001 certificate for its environmental protection management program.
Thu, 27 May 2004
City under fire for 'discrimination' against sidewalk vendors
City under fire for 'discrimination' against sidewalk vendorsDamar Harsanto, Jakarta The city administration was slammed on Wednesday for what critics said was its harsh treatment of sidewalk vendors, while at the same time turning a blind eye to businesses being run out of houses not designated...
Thu, 27 May 2004
City's registered voters total 7 million for election
City's registered voters total 7 million for electionBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPU Jakarta) recorded 555,881 more voters as the registration for presidential election closed on Tuesday, making a total of 7,050,332 eligible voters for the presidential...
Thu, 27 May 2004
S'pore manufacturing output up 22%
S'pore manufacturing output up 22% SINGAPORE: Singapore manufacturers produced 22.2 percent more goods in April compared with a year earlier, the government said on Wednesday.Excluding output from the biomedical sector, Singapore's industrial production rose 12.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Asian markets finish mostly higher following U.S. gains
Asian markets finish mostly higher following U.S. gainsAssociated Press, Hong Kong Prices in Tokyo and most other smaller Asian markets rose on Wednesday as investors took cues from Wall Street's rally the day before.Japan's Nikkei Stock Average of 225 stocks advanced 189.36 points, or 1.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Kalbe Farma reaches deal with creditors
Kalbe Farma reaches deal with creditors JAKARTA: Pharmaceutical company PT Kalbe Farma said it has reached a deal with its creditors to restructure $85 million of debt, paving the way for more investment to expand its business.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Laskar Jihad leader meets home minister
Laskar Jihad leader meets home minister JAKARTA: Home minister Hari Sabarno received on Wednesday Ambon Mayor Yopie Papilaya and the former leader of disbanded hard-line Muslim group Laskar Jihad, Ja'far Umar Thalib, following renewed violence in Ambon, Maluku.
Thu, 27 May 2004
In search of the right, comfortable SUV
In search of the right, comfortable SUVZatni Arbi, Contributor/zatni@cbn.net.id My twelve-year old Honda Civic has been forcing me to make the trips to the repair shop at an increasing frequency of late.The signals are loud and clear: It's time to change my horse.
Thu, 27 May 2004
RI's anti-separatism bid fueled rights abuses: Amnesty
RI's anti-separatism bid fueled rights abuses: AmnestyAgencies, London/Jakarta Indonesia resorted to increasingly repressive methods last year in its attempts to crush separatist movements in Aceh and Papua provinces, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 May 2004
RI maid's testimony false: Prosecutor
RI maid's testimony false: Prosecutor SINGAPORE: The prosecution wrapped up its case against an Indonesian maid accused of murdering her employer by describing Sundarti Supriyanto's testimony as "incredible and unbelievable", news reports said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Forestry correction
Forestry correction The May 18 article in The Jakarta Post, Tree DNA marker may curb illegal logging, addressed a number of issues discussed at the Indonesia-Italy Workshop on Wood research and Industrial Needs for the Forestry Wood.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, May 13, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, May 13, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* 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.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Six die in gang fight in Bengkulu
Six die in gang fight in BengkuluThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two platoons of police officers were deployed to a village in Bengkulu province on Sumatra island on Wednesday after at least six people were killed and two others injured in a machete fight.
Thu, 27 May 2004
U.S. invites KPU to polls in Iraq
U.S. invites KPU to polls in Iraq JAKARTA: Saying that the General Elections Commission (KPU) had successfully organized a democratic and transparent election, the United States invited the commission on Wednesday to provide technical assistance for the polls in Iraq, expected to take place in...
Thu, 27 May 2004
JP/1/BOMB
JP/1/BOMBAnother bomb rocks AmbonAMBON, Maluku: A powerful explosion and two gunshots were heard on late Wednesday in the troubled city of Ambon, only a day after a bomb exploded in Batu Meja Market, Sirimau subdistrict, and killed one and injured 12 others.
Thu, 27 May 2004
RP to host ASEAN antipiracy summit
RP to host ASEAN antipiracy summit THE PHILIPPINES: The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is mulling a regional system to strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR), the Philippines said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 May 2004
JI infighting canceled embassy bombing, Roche testifies
JI infighting canceled embassy bombing, Roche testifiesJamie Tarabay, Associated Press/Perth, Australia Alleged Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) chief Abu Bakar Ba'asyir personally called off a planned bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Canberra, a British-born Islamic convert charged with plotting the attack...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Jakarta to diminish Puteh's power
Jakarta to diminish Puteh's powerMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Despite earlier assurances that the governor of Nanggroe Aceh Darrussalam would remain in charge of the civil emergency administration, a presidential instruction to be issued on Thursday will effectively curtail his powers.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Police get tough on gambling
Police get tough on gamblingEvi Mariani, Jakarta The Jakarta Police have detained a total of 138 suspects engaged in gambling activities since January in an apparent effort to improve the image of the force, following media reports saying that police have turned a blind eye to existing gambling...
Thu, 27 May 2004
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUS Councillor jailed over fake diplomaBANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The Tanjungkarang High Court endorsed on Tuesday a verdict by a lower court that sentenced councillor Dwi Sutarno to 10 months in jail with a probation period of 20 months, for forging a school diploma.
Thu, 27 May 2004
TV Program: Thursday, May 27, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, May 27, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria7:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Science and Technology2:30 Children Drama3:00 English News Service4:00...
Thu, 27 May 2004
20% of monthly traffic victims children, say Jakarta Police
20% of monthly traffic victims children, say Jakarta PoliceEvi Mariani, Jakarta Around 50 children in the Greater Jakarta area are killed in traffic accidents every month, or an estimated 20 percent of total victims, according to Jakarta Police data."The number is devastating.
Thu, 27 May 2004
240 Brimob officers return home from Aceh
240 Brimob officers return home from Aceh BANDUNG: After six months of serving in conflict-torn Aceh, 240 officers of the police's Mobile Brigade returned to their hometown of Bandung, West Java, on Wednesday, where they were greeted by family and friends.West Java Police deputy chief Sr. Comr.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Latest edition of Porsche Cayenne hits the road
Latest edition of Porsche Cayenne hits the roadNovan Iman Santosa, Jakarta What's the point in driving a powerful sports utility vehicle (SUV) around Jakarta's notoriously jammed streets? While you may not be able to satisfy your need for speed, an SUV can provide passengers the comfort of solid...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Presidential candidates
Presidential candidatesFrom Koran Tempo Of all the presidential and vice presidential candidates to contest the presidential election on July 5, only the pair of Wiranto and Solahuddin Wahid are interesting because, of late, there has been a renewed and intensified demand for a resumption of the...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Danamon, BRI named best banks
Danamon, BRI named best banks JAKARTA: Investor magazine has named Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) and Bank Danamon as the country's banks of the year in terms of capital adequacy ratio, loan to deposit ratio, return on assets, return on equity, net interest margin and deposit ratio.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Youngsters need to be embraced, not blamed: Huberman
Youngsters need to be embraced, not blamed: Huberman Barbara Kemp Huberman, director of the International Outreach Program for the Washington-based Advocates for Youth, spent three days working with Indonesian youth in Kuta, Bali.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Former Lampung council speaker's son detained over bomb attacks
Former Lampung council speaker's son detained over bomb attacksOyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung Chandra, 35, a son of Lampung Legislative Council's former speaker Abbas Hadisunyoto was officially detained as a suspect on Wednesday for his alleged role in recent terror attacks in the provincial...
Thu, 27 May 2004
City to scrap 200 buses as part of new busway
City to scrap 200 buses as part of new buswayDamar Harsanto, Jakarta The city's second busway corridor from Kalideres in West Jakarta to Pulogadung in East Jakarta will result in the decommissioning of around 200 buses operating on routes that overlap with the 33- kilometer express corridor.
Thu, 27 May 2004
3 x 12
3 x 12 Police rescue 13 women in N. Sumatra JP/5/graft1 x 41 Senior Poso official held over aid misuse JP/5/TRAWL2 x 28 Fisheries office accused of granting Thai trawlers permits JP/5/fight2 x 18 Six die in gang fight in Bengkulu JP/5/bomb2 x 30 Former Lampung council speaker's son detained over...
Thu, 27 May 2004
RI youth learn the hard facts of adulthood
RI youth learn the hard facts of adulthood The Indonesian Coalition for Health and Johns Hopkins University's Center for Communications Programs invited 200 advocates, policymakers, donors and young activisits to a gathering in Kuta, Bali, from May 14 to May 16, to devise programs and policies to...
Thu, 27 May 2004
PKB confirms support for Wiranto
PKB confirms support for WirantoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya/Semarang Presidential candidate Gen. (ret) Wiranto of the Golkar Party and running mate Solahuddin Wahid finally secured support from the National Awakening Party (PKB) on Wednesday, but not from but its influential cofounder...
Thu, 27 May 2004
RI to push Malaysia on worker protection
RI to push Malaysia on worker protectionDewi Santoso and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea left on Wednesday for Malaysia to push for the signing of a bilateral agreement on protection of Indonesians working in the informal sector in that country.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Ford's Superstore in Surabaya
Ford's Superstore in Surabaya JAKARTA: PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) has made a bold move by expanding its outlets across the country with another Superstore, this one in Surabaya, on May 24 just 10 days after opening a new Superstore in Semarang.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Water rate hike proposed in June
Water rate hike proposed in June TANGERANG: Tangerang regency water company PDAM Tirta Kerta Raharja (TKR) will increase its rates by between 10 percent and 30 percent starting June.Currently, the rate is Rp 2,500 (27 U.S. cents) per cubic meter.