Archive: 8 May 2004
90 articles found
Sat, 08 May 2004
Catholic seek president with clear programs
Catholic seek president with clear programsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe presidential election is still eight weeks away but the Bishops Council of Indonesia (KWI) has already issued criteria for presidential and vice presidential candidates that the public, especially Catholics, should choose.
Sat, 08 May 2004
PR industry faces tough future
PR industry faces tough futureYOGYAKARTA: An integrated program for public relations people was needed in a bid to meet the future challenge of the growing tourism industry in the country, a top practitioner said here.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Correction: EU provides new markets
Correction: EU provides new marketsThere were a number of mistakes in our Friday, page 3 article EU provides new markets for RI products. The designation and gender of Mr. Sabato Della Monica was wrongly mentioned in the story.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Hand, foot, mouth disease hits Bandung
Hand, foot, mouth disease hits BandungYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungA pediatrician in Bandung municipality has warned of an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFM), saying he had treated several patients for the disease since early April.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Smuggler had 20,800 ectasy pills
Smuggler had 20,800 ectasy pillsMulta Fidrus, TangerangIndonesian customs and excise officers at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport arrested a Singaporean citizen on Wednesday for attempting to smuggle around 20,800 ecstasy pills worth Rp 1.5 billion (US$173,410) to Sydney, Australia.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Six more police officers punished
Six more police officers punishedAndi Hajramurni, MakassarA police disciplinary committee here on Friday ordered the detention of six more officers for 21 days for their roles in the recent attack on the Indonesian Muslim University (UMI), in which dozens of students were injured.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Anyone may contribute to E-encyclopedia
Anyone may contribute to E-encyclopediaAndrew Lih Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Hong Kong 2. Pro8 -- Can Chinese industry be made safe? 1 x 48 Can Chinese manufacturing industry be made safe? John Fabian Witt Project Syndicate3.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Medco seeks to settle acquisitions in June
Medco seeks to settle acquisitions in JuneRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Publicly listed energy firm PT Medco Internasional said it expected to conclude deals to acquire Australian-based energy firm Novus Petroleum and two local gas working areas in June at a total cost of at least US$400 million.
Sat, 08 May 2004
[b]Maintaining peace
Maintaining peace in hostile placesThe letter by David Jardine (The Jakarta Post, April 30), triggered some thoughts that have been haunting me for a few years. What I feel is that while there are both good and bad soldiers, what is crystal-clear is that the job they are entrusted to do while...
Sat, 08 May 2004
Poso's PAN chairman denies possession of bomb ingredients
Poso's PAN chairman denies possession of bomb ingredientsRuslan Sangadji and Irvan NR , Palu, Central SulawesiLuky Lasahido, the head of the National Mandate Party (PAN) in Poso, denied during police questioning on Friday that he was the owner of seven bags of sulfur that were discovered in a...
Sat, 08 May 2004
High-tech security causes long queues at entrance gates
High-tech security causes long queues at entrance gatesNovan Iman Santosa, JakartaAnswering calls from the participants for heightened security during the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup badminton championships, the organizing committee has installed a state-of-the-art access system using barcode and...
Sat, 08 May 2004
Senior officers tried over Abepura abuses
Senior officers tried over Abepura abusesAndi Hajramurni, MakassarAn ad hoc court here on Friday began separate trials for two senior police officers charged for their roles in gross human rights abuses three years ago in Abepura, Papua.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Solahuddin's nomination no problem: Komnas chief
Solahuddin's nomination no problem: Komnas chiefMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaThe chairman of the national rights body played down fears here on the fate of investigations into human rights violations in the event of one its executives becoming a vice presidential candidate.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Detected women politicians keep fighting
Detected women politicians keep fightingA. Junaidi, JakartaAlthough women politicians who missed out on seats in the House of Representatives have accepted their failure, they have vowed to continue their fight for the political rights of women.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Surging oil to hurt Asian economies
Surging oil to hurt Asian economiesAlexa Olesen, Associated Press, Singapore Oil-importing Asian countries can expect higher unemployment, inflation and curtailed economic growth if oil prices remain at their current 13-year high, analysts say.
Sat, 08 May 2004
RI wary of China's slowdown
RI wary of China's slowdownDadan Wijaksana, JakartaWith China set to apply a more conservative policy to prevent its economy from overheating, the government warned on Friday about the adverse effects this could have on Indonesia's economy, particularly on exports.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Journalists nominated for int'l award
Journalists nominated for int'l award JAKARTA: The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) named five Indonesians of six journalists for an award over reports tolerance issues toward racism and discrimination.
Sat, 08 May 2004
RI, Malaysia play down terror threat in Malacca Strait
RI, Malaysia play down terror threat in Malacca StraitAdianto P. Simamora, JakartaIndonesia and Malaysia on Friday declared there was no threat to ships from terrorists in the Strait of Malacca, one of the world's busiest sea lanes.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Locals take money to stop blockade
Locals take money to stop blockade BEKASI: Residents of three subdistricts near the Bantar Gebang dump in Bekasi agreed on Friday to stop blocking the entrance to the dump following the Bekasi administration's decision to pay them Rp 100,000 (US$11.6) each.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Police hunt Irwanto's accomplice
Police hunt Irwanto's accompliceAbdul Khalik, JakartaPolice investigators probing the Pekanbaru bombing have entered into a new stage of their investigations after they heard from witnesses that Irwanto, a key witness and possible suspect in the bombing, was not alone at the bomb scene.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Tutut may join presidential race
Tutut may join presidential raceBlontank Poer, SurakartaIn a bid for a return to the "glorious" days of her father's rule, the eldest daughter of former president Soeharto, Siti "Tutut" Hardijanti Rukmana is preparing steps to join the direct presidential election.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Spatial battle still being fought by city
Spatial battle still being fought by cityDamar Harsanto, JakartaThe Jakarta administration will file an appeal over its loss in a case concerning the legality of Gubernatorial Decree No.44/2003.The administration said it would appeal to the Jakarta State Administrative High Court after the lower...
Sat, 08 May 2004
Japanese ministry punishes Mitsubishi
Japanese ministry punishes Mitsubishi TOKYO: Japan's transport ministry said on Friday it will exclude Mitsubishi Motors and its truck-making affiliate from public procurement bidding as a punitive measure following a recall scandal.
Sat, 08 May 2004
For many expats, tuition fee not really an issue
For many expats, tuition fee not really an issue Joseph Kirschke Contributor Jakarta Altogether, expatriates with children in Jakarta have 17 international schools to choose from. They range from British and American schools to French, Pakistani and even Saudi Arabian secondary schools.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Susilo-Kalla nomination official
Susilo-Kalla nomination officialThe Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Jakarta/BogorThe Democratic Party officially declared former senior ministers Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla as its flag bearers for the July 5 presidential election, in Surabaya on Friday.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Court jails 9 suspects over Flores insident
Court jails 9 suspects over Flores insidentYemris Fointuna, KupangThe Kupang District Court sentenced nine civilian defendants on Friday to one year in prison each for their involvement in last year's attack on a court building and prosecutor's office on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
Sat, 08 May 2004
4 x 12
4 x 12 Court jails 9 suspects over Flores incident JP/5/MAKASSAR1 x 33 Six more police officers punished JP/5/POSO2 x 30 Poso's PAN chairman denies possession of bomb ingredients JP/5/KUKU1 x 38 Hand, foot and mouth disease hits Bandung 1 x 32 FBI agents help probe Riau blast
Sat, 08 May 2004
Robbers escape with Rp 5b in checks
Robbers escape with Rp 5b in checks MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two robbers on a motorcycle grabbed the bag of a businessman in Medan, North Sumatra, on Friday and fled with Rp 5 million (US$574) and dozens of checks worth some Rp 5 billion.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Famine haunts stadium
Famine haunts stadium JAKARTA: "Where can we get food around here?" was the common question asked by visitors and journalists alike at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium.To their disappointment, they all got the same reply. "There are no food stalls around here.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Govt requires SMEs to exercise safety, health at workplaces
Govt requires SMEs to exercise safety, health at workplaces pls could you check bold, thanks also I don't know what ttl cases means... Dewi Santoso The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government will require small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to implement an occupational safety and health program (OSH) in...
Sat, 08 May 2004
Pollution of Cisadane River continues
Pollution of Cisadane River continuesMulta Fidrus, Tangerang"I still remember when the water in the Cisadane River was very clean -- I could clearly see fish swimming around," 65-year-old Mahudi, a resident of Pasar Baru subdistrict, said as he reminisced about his childhood.
Sat, 08 May 2004
21 election monitors accredited by KPU
21 election monitors accredited by KPU JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) has accredited 21 monitors, including four teams of foreign monitors, for the country's first ever direct presidential election on July 5.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Big names chalk up big wins
Big names chalk up big winsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaLopsided matches were in abundance on the opening day of the Thomas and Uber Cups at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium here on Friday.Uber Cup defending champion China, as well as South Korea and Chinese Taipei, drubbed their opponents with 5-0 wins...
Sat, 08 May 2004
FOCUS ISSUE -- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS -- MAY 9
FOCUS ISSUE -- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS -- MAY 9 checked by Rich Internationalism in education, a logical developmentSimon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School Jakarta It is probably accurate to say that by now the notion that we are living in the age of globalization has...
Sat, 08 May 2004
[b]Strong government vs.
Strong government vs. strong civil societyEndy M. Bayuni Cambridge, Massachusetts2. Pat10 -- Leadership v. authoritarianism 2 x 30 Democratic government provides people with freedom of choicePatrick Guntensperger Jakarta
Sat, 08 May 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 7, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 7, 2004 _______________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _______________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 950 25...
Sat, 08 May 2004
Olympic gold medalist Tony back home
Olympic gold medalist Tony back homeEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Indonesian badminton fans can expect Tony Gunawan, who now plays for the United States, to return home permanently sometime in the next two years.
Sat, 08 May 2004
JP/5/abepura
JP/5/abepuraTop police officers stand trial over Abepura abusesAndi Hajramurni MakassarAn ad hoc court here on Friday began separate trials for two senior police officers charged for their roles in gross human rights abuses three years ago in Abepura, Papua.
Sat, 08 May 2004
KPU wants secure ballot papers
KPU wants secure ballot papersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) has sparked another controversy with its plan to use ballot papers that have the same standard of security as banknotes for the presidential election.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Top NU figures told to resign
Top NU figures told to resignKurniawan Hari and M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta/Yogyakarta/SurabayaCalls for the leaders of the nation's largest Muslim organization to resign have intensified following their decision to plunge headlong into practical politics.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Stock down for seven straight session
Stock down for seven straight sessionRendi A. Witular Jakarta The Jakarta stock market ended lower on Friday for seven consecutive trading days on negative regional issues and jitters over security ahead of the presidential election.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Student robbing way through college
Student robbing way through college JAKARTA: A second-year economics student at Gunadarma University was arrested on Thursday evening on suspicion of robbery.Police said the suspect, identified as Rudy Hartono, and an accomplice, Michael Albert, usually targeted female car drivers.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Health rule upheld for presidential candidates
Health rule upheld for presidential candidatesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief Justice Bagir Manan said that the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a ruling that would effectively oust former president Abdurrahman Wahid from the presidential race was final."The court's decision is final.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Choosing a visionary leader
Choosing a visionary leader Benny Susetyo Malang, East Java Our nation needs a strong national leader characterized by steadfastness and a democratic and uncomplaining nature, in an effort to pull the country and its people out of this protracted crisis.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Stock down for seven trading days
Stock down for seven trading daysRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Jakarta stock market ended lower on Friday for seven consecutive trading days on negative regional issues and jitters over security ahead of the presidential election.
Sat, 08 May 2004
1. NU: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTS
1. NU: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTS Calls mount for NU leaders to resign 2. CHINA: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS RI wary of China's slowdown 3. THOMAS: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTSxxxx story being done.... 4. KWI: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Bishops call for civilian president
Sat, 08 May 2004
The police buckle down and drivers buckle up
The police buckle down and drivers buckle upEvi Mariani, JakartaThe Jakarta Police announced that more drivers are wearing their seat belts since the police began enforcing the seat belt law on May 5.That conclusion came from daily reports from traffic police officers deployed throughout the...
Sat, 08 May 2004
School to stage charity event
School to stage charity event JAKARTA: The Texmaco DPS International School will hold a charity event on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the school complex in East Karawang, West Java.The event will feature, among other things, oriental cuisine, music, dance and games.
Sat, 08 May 2004
BI completes liquidations of 52 banks
BI completes liquidations of 52 banksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank has officially revoked the licenses of two banks, Bank Ratu and Prasidha Utama Bank -- the remaining two of the 52 banks the government decided to close down at the height of the crisis in the late 1990s.
Sat, 08 May 2004
IBRA did job, but success unclear, says audit agency
IBRA did job, but success unclear, says audit agencyTony Hotland, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has concluded that the dissolved Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) performed its duty of restructuring the majority of troubled banks, but refused to judge its performance.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Mega's husband hospitalized
Mega's husband hospitalized JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband Taufik Kiemas was taken to Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta on Friday with an increased blood sugar level.Taufik was admitted to the hospital at about 5:30 p.m.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Sutiyoso stands by land swap deal
Sutiyoso stands by land swap dealDamar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, JakartaJakarta Governor Sutiyoso will put up a fight for the properties of the "new" SMP 56 state junior high school on Jl. Jeruk Purut, East Cilandak, and SMU 87 high school in Bintaro, both in South Jakarta, if businessman Abdul...
Sat, 08 May 2004
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;JP; ANPAv..r.. Photo-attention/getter Photo caption FOR ATTENTION GETTER (ADS)Tarko SudiarnoTALK SHOW: Christian Tooy (left), the business manager and head of advertising of The Jakarta Post, and senior public relations executive Magdalena Wenas (right) discuss the role of public relations in...
Sat, 08 May 2004
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- May 11 (Tuesday)
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- May 11 (Tuesday)RI remains important makert for major courier companiesRudijanto Contributor Jakarta While the country struggles to boost its exports, and prepares for its first-ever direct presidential election, the local market remains promising for international and...
Sat, 08 May 2004
Locals work together to fix schools
Locals work together to fix schoolsSinggir Kartana, Contributor, YogyakartaJust over three years ago, the condition of public elementary school SDN Selang II in Wonosari, Gunung Kidul, was in a woeful state, but thanks to a U.S.
Sat, 08 May 2004
We need honest president
We need honest presidentFrom Koran TEMPO The general chairman of the central executive board of Muhammadiyah, Syafi'i Ma'arif, has said there are now presidential candidates from the military because civilian leaders have failed in leading this country.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Police asked to set Ba'asyir free
Police asked to set Ba'asyir freeAbdul Khalik, JakartaIn a move seen as attempting to influence the legal process, a number of legislators of Muslim-based parties submitted on Friday a letter asking the police to temporarily release terrorist suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir from detention.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Informal North Korean talks possible in Jakarta: Report
Informal North Korean talks possible in Jakarta: ReportReuters, TokyoNorth Korean Foreign Minister Paek Nam-sun will attend a meeting of an Asian regional forum next month in Jakarta, where he may take part in informal six-party talks on Pyongyang's nuclear programs, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun said...
Sat, 08 May 2004
Give investors equal chance of acquiring Permata: Anwar
Give investors equal chance of acquiring Permata: AnwarDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid intensified talks of a merger between two of the country's top-ten banks, the central bank has suggested the government give any interested parties, including foreign investors, equal chances of...
Sat, 08 May 2004
RI, KL to sign labor agreement
RI, KL to sign labor agreement JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said he would sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on migrant workers with Malaysia on May 10."The MOU will lay down numerous conditions for Malaysians to employ Indonesian migrant workers.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Overseas travel reps visit city
Overseas travel reps visit cityYOGYAKARTA: With a mission to promote Yogyakarta to South Africa, envoys of South African Dikon Travel and Bluemoon Travel visited last week Santika Jogja Hotel on Jl. Sudirman for an inspection.
Sat, 08 May 2004
China trashes Indonesia 5-0 in Uber Cup opening game
China trashes Indonesia 5-0 in Uber Cup opening gameZakki Hakim, Jakarta Defending champion and top seed China proved to be too strong for Indonesia, when it crushed the 10th-seeded host 5-0 in the opening Group W match of the 2004 Uber Cup here on Friday.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Students protest UAN rating
Students protest UAN rating PALU, Central Sulawesi: More than 200 students from the Coalition of Senior High Schools in Palu demonstrated at the Central Sulawesi legislative council on Friday to oppose the policy of standardizing the evaluation in the national final exams (UAN).
Sat, 08 May 2004
* 'Bin Laden' offers gold for killing of Bremer, Annan Page 3
* 'Bin Laden' offers gold for killing of Bremer, Annan Page 3 * SMEs required to exercise safety, health in workplace Page 4 * Top police officers tried for Abepura abuses Page 5 * Message from the Indonesian elections Page 7 * Singaporean arrested for drug smuggling attempt Page 8 * Filipinos to...
Sat, 08 May 2004
Bring back colonialism?
Bring back colonialism? In his letter in The Jakarta Post of May 5 edition, David Wallis yearns for a revival of colonialism. "Bring back colonialism, is the only answer", he says, having come to the conclusion that there is no hope left for democracy or fairness in Indonesia.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Rupiah Rates May 7
Rupiah Rates May 7 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,595.06 5,873.56 6,267.21 6,201.19 Brunei dollar 1 5,452.23 4,856.26 5,181.19 5,127.14 Canadian dollar 1 6,665.46 5,937.39 6,334.11 6,268.57 Swiss franc 1 7,141.30 6,362.51 6,786.30 6,717.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Message from the Indonesian polls
Message from the Indonesian pollsThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The first thing to be said about Indonesia's April 5 parliamentary elections, for which final results were announced on Wednesday, is that they had gone well for an exercise of this scope.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Train derails in Bandung, all safe
Train derails in Bandung, all safe BANDUNG: An Argogede executive train skidded off the tracks at around 10:20 a.m. on Friday near Bandung railway station. No injuries, train delays or cancellations were reported.
Sat, 08 May 2004
[b]Putting education
Putting education back on track From RepublikaThe education sector faces an increasingly tough challenge. School teachers, who are required to direct students according to the aims of national education, find their efforts obscured by negative external factors.
Sat, 08 May 2004
'Watch your weight with a seat belt'
'Watch your weight with a seat belt'The police began to enforce the seat belt law on May 5, 12 years after Law No. 14/1992 on traffic was passed. According to the police, on the first day the law was enforced, 80 percent of drivers wore their seat belts.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Checked
CheckedSudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post JakartaPromising easy access to good university and careerWith academic qualifications still a passport to accessing a good university and professional career, international schools are becoming more popular among expatriates and local parents, not only...
Sat, 08 May 2004
'No irregularities in Ciracas project'
'No irregularities in Ciracas project' JAKARTA: The inspector general for the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration, M. Amrinal, said his team had found no irregularities in a development project in Ciracas, East Jakarta.
Sat, 08 May 2004
AFI stars visit Yogya
AFI stars visit YogyaYOGYAKARTA: The new pop idols of the Akademi Fantasi Indosiar (AFI) visited the city as part of their nationwide tour following the successful televised talent show on Indosiar.The show was held here on the open-air stage of the Prambanan Temple compound last Monday in the...
Sat, 08 May 2004
'It's so quiet here'
'It's so quiet here' JAKARTA: Badminton events here normally attract huge crowds, especially the prestigious Thomas Cup and Uber Cup championships. But things seem to be different for the 2004 edition of the biennial events."I wonder why it's so quiet now.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Education should spur altruistic development
Education should spur altruistic developmentSimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta We have in recent weeks passed a couple of significant dates in the Indonesian calendar. Both dates can be attributed to important and visionary figures in the history of this country and to the development of educational...
Sat, 08 May 2004
Indonesia excells in chase for record sixth in Thomas Cup
Indonesia excells in chase for record sixth in Thomas CupNovan Iman Santosa, Jakarta For the Indonesian sporting public, perhaps there is nothing more important than the badminton men's team Thomas Cup championship.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Police arrest 'ATM' robbers
Police arrest 'ATM' robbers JAKARTA: Jakarta Police detectives arrested seven members of a syndicate of robbers who have allegedly reaped around Rp 2 billion (US$231,214) from several operations since late last year.
Sat, 08 May 2004
2. 1 x 27
2. 1 x 27 KPU wants secure ballot papers 3. 2 x 27 Govt team calls for scrapping of Ladia Galaska road project 4. 1 x 30 Tutut may join presidential race 5. 1 x 42 SMEs required to apply health, safety program
Sat, 08 May 2004
Rupiah Rates May 7
Rupiah Rates May 7 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,595.06 5,873.56 6,267.21 6,201.19 Brunei dollar 1 5,452.23 4,856.26 5,181.19 5,127.14 Canadian dollar 1 6,665.46 5,937.39 6,334.11 6,268.57 Swiss franc 1 7,141.30 6,362.51 6,786.30 6,717.
Sat, 08 May 2004
We need a leader with clear vision
We need a leader with clear vision Benny Susetyo Cultural Observer Malang, East Java2. Star10 -- Anti-U.S. feeling hits goods 1 X 48 Anti-U.S. sentiment hits sales of American goods Johan Fernandez The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia3.
Sat, 08 May 2004
'Homeland' confusing, but shows promise
'Homeland' confusing, but shows promiseTantri Yuliandini, JakartaIt is a simple concept that ran away with itself and got too ambitious. This was a shame, for in itself it was an ambitious idea that had unexpectedly found the light of day.
Sat, 08 May 2004
SMEs required to apply health and safety program
SMEs required to apply health and safety programDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will require small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to implement an occupational safety and health program (OSH) in their companies in a bid to curb the number of workplace accidents.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Choosing a visionary leader
Choosing a visionary leader Benny Susetyo Cultural Observer Malang, East Java Our nation needs a strong national leader characterized by steadfastness and a democratic and uncomplaining nature, in an effort to pull the country and its people out of this protracted crisis.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Makassar to host major business expo
Makassar to host major business expo MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi; The regional development board of South Sulawesi province will hold a tourism, trade and industrial expo here in September."The expo will exhibit main products from the five provinces on Sulawesi island," the board's secretary-general,...
Sat, 08 May 2004
Rendi A. Witular
Rendi A. Witular Jakarta Publicly listed energy firm PT Medco Internasional said it expected to conclude deals to acquire Australian-based energy firm Novus Petroleum and two local gas working areas in June at a total cost of at least US$400 million.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Central bank set to keep rates at current levels
Central bank set to keep rates at current levels Bank Indonesia said on Friday that it will maintain interest rates around current levels to achieve an inflation target of between 5 percent and 6 percent this year.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Gracious fans wanted
Gracious fans wanted The Thomas and Uber Cup badminton team championships are in full swing this weekend at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta. It is the sixth time Jakarta has hosted one of the greatest events in world badminton.
Sat, 08 May 2004
U.S.-based NGO helps poor students get better education
U.S.-based NGO helps poor students get better educationSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaIt is really ironic here that many children do not go to school due to lack of funds or access. Yogyakarta has been renowned for a long time as Kota Pelajar (the city of students), meaning that many...
Sat, 08 May 2004
Local govts to take over kerosene distribution
Local govts to take over kerosene distributionFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina plans to transfer the distribution and supervision of subsidized kerosene to local governments when its monopoly over the domestic fuel market comes to an end next year.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Indonesia looks for 5-0 win over U.S.
Indonesia looks for 5-0 win over U.S.Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The Indonesian Thomas Cup team is looking for a perfect win over the United States as the defending champion begins its quest for a record six-in-a-row win in the badminton men's team championship here on Saturday.