Archive: 12 June 2004
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Sat, 12 Jun 2004
TPJ work to disrupt water supply
TPJ work to disrupt water supply JAKARTA: City water supplier PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) plans to carry out maintenance work to its Pulo Gadung facility from June 15 to June 17.The work will affect water supply to consumers in Balai Pustaka, Pulomas, Salemba, Cempaka Baru, Gading Permai, Sindang,...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Soldiers tried for fueling separatism
Soldiers tried for fueling separatism AMBON, Maluku: Three soldiers stood trial at a military court in the Maluku capital of Ambon on Friday for allegedly backing separatism in the troubled city.The defendants -- First Pvt. Sukino, First Pvt. Jalian and Second Pvt.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Jakarta campaign teams shift strategy
Jakarta campaign teams shift strategyBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Campaigners for presidential candidates realize they need to do much more legwork rather than waste time and money in gathering people to sparse campaign rallies.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
KPU hosts dialog with campaigners
KPU hosts dialog with campaigners JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) hosted on Friday a dialog between 44 professional and community organizations and campaign teams of all presidential candidates in the July 5 elections.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
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MONDAYCiliwung River The Jakarta Post published a photograph on June 9 of Ciliwung River in Dukuh Atas, South Jakarta, and quoted residents as saying the water emitted a putrid stench. Dukuh Atas residents are not the only sufferers.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Sleman uses natural predators against ravaging mice
Sleman uses natural predators against ravaging miceSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Sleman, Yogyakarta Years of uncontrolled use of pesticides and insecticides has resulted in an increased mice population, much to the misery of local farmers.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
June 14, 2004
June 14, 2004Prudent ruling at last The Supreme Court, as widely expected, duly overturned the Jakarta Commercial Court's bankruptcy ruling of April 23 against the Indonesian subsidiary of British insurance company Prudential PLC, asserting that the case had been mishandled.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Jamsostek prepares Rp 22.5 billion for SMEs
Jamsostek prepares Rp 22.5 billion for SMEsRidwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta State-owned insurance company PT Jamsostek has prepared Rp 22.5 billion (US$2.6 million) in credits and training funds for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) this year to support the government's program of empowering the types...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Terror suspect to challenge police in court over arrest
Terror suspect to challenge police in court over arrestRuslan Sangadji, Palu A man, who is being detained by police in the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu on charges of murdering prosecutor Ferry Silalahi, plans to sue them for what he claims was a wrongful arrest.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Court urged to scrap contentious articles
Court urged to scrap contentious articlesMuninggar Sri Saraswati JakartaA legal observer has urged the Constitutional Court to order state institutions to follow up its ruling annulling contentious articles of law by scrapping regulations involving such articles.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Counterfeit cash sees rise during campaign: Police
Counterfeit cash sees rise during campaign: PoliceAbdul Khalik/Tony Hotland, Jakarta The amount of counterfeit money circulating in the country increased just before and during the April 5 legislative elections, authorities have said.National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
PAN expels 8 officials in Padang
PAN expels 8 officials in PadangSyofiardi Bachyul JB, Padang The central board of the National Mandate Party (PAN) has dismissed eight of its West Sumatra councillors who were recently convicted by the Padang District Court in a graft case involving 43 councillors.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Jakarta gears up for many VIP guests
Jakarta gears up for many VIP guests Adianto P. Simamora JakartaIndonesia, the current chair of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will host a series of regional ministerial level meetings in Jakarta in the coming three weeks.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Official's daughter nabbed for drugs
Official's daughter nabbed for drugsLeony Aurora, Jakarta Jakarta Police have arrested the daughter of former top official for alleged possession of illicit drugs.An investigator from the city police narcotics division, who requested anonymity, said on Friday that the police intended to raid a...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
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Da'i views foreign intel as warning 2. 2 x 32 Police cross-check Puteh's testimony Regulations must reflect annulled articles: Expert 4. 2 x 24 'Hooky' lawmakers may be named and shamed: House 5. 1 x 32 Jakarta gears up for ASEAN guests
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Stay-away legislators may be named and shamed
Stay-away legislators may be named and shamed Kurniawan Hari JakartaA senior leader of the House of Representatives (DPR) has urged House members to improve their attendance record before the current sitting ends in September or else face moral punishment from the people.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Foreign troops 'not option' for Malacca Strait
Foreign troops 'not option' for Malacca StraitPatrick Chalmers, Reuters/ Kuala Lumpur Foreign troops are not part of any plan to boost security in the Strait of Malacca, a vital sea lane carrying a third of world trade, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Pedestrian walkways
Pedestrian walkways are the soul of Jakarta Nirwono Joga Jakarta2. Simon -- Learning of the arts is much needed 1 x 30 Art classes needed in schools Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
No mention of the environment
No mention of the environment It seems to be true, World Environment Day came and went with barely peep from any of the five presidential candidates. At least, not that I heard.An article in The Jakarta Post on June 5 commented that environmentalists were "up in arms" that none of the parties were...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
'Hooky' lawmakers may be named and shamed: House
'Hooky' lawmakers may be named and shamed: HouseKurniawan Hari, Jakarta A senior leader of the House of Representatives (DPR) has urged House members to improve their attendance record before the current sitting ends in September or else face moral punishment from the people.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Arts market marks rector's birthday
Arts market marks rector's birthday SEMARANG: A three-day arts market was held from Monday to Wednesday this week in the campus of Diponegoro University (Undip) in Semarang, Central Java, to celebrate the 60th birthday of its rector Eko Budihardjo.The campus, located on Jl.
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Da'i views foreign intel as warning 2. 2 x 32 Police cross-check Puteh's testimony Regulations must reflect annulled articles: Expert 4. 2 x 24 'Hooky' lawmakers may be named and shamed: House 5. 1 x 32 Jakarta gears up for ASEAN guests
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Eight people killed in Tegal bus crash
Eight people killed in Tegal bus crashNana Rukmana, Tegal Another tragedy has hit the north coast highway in Central Java, this time involving a collision between a bus and a minibus in Tegal regency, which killed at least eight people and injured 15 others, five of whom are seriously injured.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
RI to observe blood donor day
RI to observe blood donor day JAKARTA: Indonesia will observe every June 14 as Blood Donor Day, which will be marked this year by the signing of an agreement between the government, the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) and the World Health...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Reporters seek help from rights body
Reporters seek help from rights body JAKARTA: Some 40 journalists and employees of Berita Buana daily reported PT Berita Media Buana Pers president director Rahim Soekasah and PT Bakrie Kapital Indonesia president commissioner Nirwan Dermawan Bakrie to the National Commission on Human Rights...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Regulations must reflect annulled articles: Expert
Regulations must reflect annulled articles: ExpertMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta A legal observer has urged the Constitutional Court to order state institutions to follow up its ruling annulling contentious articles of law by scrapping regulations involving such articles.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
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3 x 12PAN expels 8 officials in Padang JP/5/emil2 x 27Terror suspect to challenge police in court over arrest JP/5/VOLCANO1 x 9Hotels suffer after Bromo eruption JP/5/MUSIC2 x 30Central Sulawesi strives to revive traditional bamboo music
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Bird's-eye view of pollution
Bird's-eye view of pollution From Republika As an Indonesian, I am saddened to learn that the Ancol coastal area is now so polluted that many fish have been killed from the red tide phenomenon or toxic waste and oil spills.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Jakarta gears up for ASEAN guests
Jakarta gears up for ASEAN guestsAdianto P. Simamora, Jakarta Indonesia, the current chair of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will host a series of regional ministerial level meetings in Jakarta in the coming three weeks.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Hamzah denies plot to foil Amien's bid
Hamzah denies plot to foil Amien's bid JAKARTA: Presidential candidate Hamzah Haz denied on Friday accusations that he had cooperated with another presidential candidate, Megawati Soekarnoputri, to block Amien Rais' bid for the presidency.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Generational rift emerges in NU
Generational rift emerges in NUTiarma Siboro, Jakarta Intense competition for the millions of votes from members of the Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama has led to calls for neutrality by the youth affiliates ahead of the country's presidential election.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Hotel suffers after Bromo eruption
Hotel suffers after Bromo eruptionID Nugroho, Surabaya Hotels near the slopes of Mount Bromo reported on Friday that the number of tourists in the area had dropped significantly since Bromo erupted several days ago.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
SMP 56 open for new admissions amid dispute
SMP 56 open for new admissions amid disputeDamar Harsanto, Jakarta The operator of state middle school SMP 56 in Melawai, South Jakarta, has opened for new student enrollment while the legal dispute over the property's ownership drags on.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
A comparison of antimilitary sentiment and edict banning women
A comparison of antimilitary sentiment and edict banning women Thomas Hidya Tjaya Jakarta There has been much talk about who will win the presidential election and at least two major issues have been raised regarding the suitability of the candidates.The first is antimilitarism.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Campaigns light on the festivities
Campaigns light on the festivitiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In comparison with the legislative campaigns across the city in March, the ongoing presidential campaigns are obviously muted.Despite sprawling banners, posters and other paraphernalia depicting the candidates and their slogans on the...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Two students invent firefighting robot
Two students invent firefighting robot JEMBER, East Java: Two students with the technical faculty of Muhammadiyah University in Jember regency, East Java province, have invented a firefighting robot (F2R).
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
More than half of ballot papers printed so far
More than half of ballot papers printed so farM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The logistical woes that afflicted the legislative elections seem unlikely to affect the July 5 presidential polls as three weeks before polling day the firms appointed by the General Elections Commission (KPU) have managed to...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
'The least we can do is not litter'
'The least we can do is not litter' Many environmental problems in the capital have remained unresolved because residents are unwilling to adopt a "green lifestyle". Worsening air and water pollution has begun to take its toll, with many people suffering from respiratory and other health problems.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Economic manifestos of candidates 'unrealistic'
Economic manifestos of candidates 'unrealistic'Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Various economic platforms set out by presidential candidates are seen not only as unrealistic and overly ambitious, but also more importantly lacking in details on how to achieve those targets.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
RI maid falls from S'pore flat, survives
RI maid falls from S'pore flat, survives SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid believed to be cleaning windows in a Singapore flat fell three storeys and survived, news reports said on Friday.The 26-year-old woman was in stable condition at the National University Hospital.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
The region's concerns over Indonesia's developments
The region's concerns over Indonesia's developmentsHanys Salmi Kuala Lumpur The current social-political developments in our giant neighbor Indonesia have become the focus of attention in the Southeast Asian region.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Sheraton offers special weekend package
Sheraton offers special weekend package YOGYAKARTA: Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort and Spa on Jl. Laksda Adisucipto is offering a special weekend package for Rp 350,000 net per night in its Deluxe Garden View rooms.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Sleman to publish performance report
Sleman to publish performance report YOGYAKARTA: The Sleman regency administration has made a breakthrough in upholding transparency and accountability as it plans to publish performance reports of the administration in the mass media.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Rented boots keep shoppers' feet clean and dry
Rented boots keep shoppers' feet clean and dryLeony Aurora, Jakarta During the rainy season, shoppers at traditional markets are sure to get their shoes -- and possibly, trousers -- muddy, but customers at Kramatjati Wholesale Market, East Jakarta, can shop worry-free.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2ASEAN as a single market and production base Romeo A. Reyes Jakarta At their Bali Summit of October 2003, ASEAN Leaders declared the establishment of an ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) as one of the three pillars of a broader ASEAN Community.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Investment board reports FDI drop
Investment board reports FDI dropThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals in the first five months of the year dropped by 41 percent compared to the same period last year, the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
NU Youth drum up support with soccer
NU Youth drum up support with soccer SURABAYA: Seizing on the soccer fever ahead of the Euro Cup Championship, Nadhlatul Ulama Youth in East Java have organized an extra large screening of the opening matches on Saturday at Bungkul sports field.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Bonded areas reportedly used by smugglers
Bonded areas reportedly used by smugglersRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Directorate General of Customs said on Friday that it had deployed its officials to closely supervise bonded warehouse facilities in the wake of reports that they were often being used by smugglers to stockpile illicit goods.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Waste management a dream
Waste management a dream A popular joke made the rounds in Jakarta in the 1970s, calling the Indonesian capital "the largest ghetto in the world" and the Ciliwung River the "longest toilet on earth".Sadly, that joke remains relevant today, with Jakarta looking increasingly chaotic and both...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
No mention of the environment
No mention of the environment It seems to be true, World Environment Day came and went with barely peep from any of the five presidential candidates. At least, not that I heard. An article in The Jakarta Post on June 5 commented that environmentalists were "up in arms" that none of the parties were...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
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MONDAYMoney politics?From Media IndonesiaWithout understanding precisely what money politics actually means, I wonder if the distribution of money to supporters of a presidential candidate falls under this category? If I support candidate Z, for instance, and the campaign manager pays me Rp 20,000...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
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JP/ /GrafikGeneral Precautions: 1. The surface of all original bank notes produced by Bank Indonesia will feel rough to the touch of hand, while the fake ones are smooth. This includes all texts of BANK INDONESIA and the nominal values of the bills.Rp 100,000 bank note (Soekarno Hatta) 1.
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Military backgrounds, female candidates hot election topics Thomas Hidya Tjaya Jakarta2. Salmi -- The region's concerns over Indonesia's developments 2 x 30 Neighboring countries concerned over developments in Indonesia Hanys Salmi Kuala Lumpur
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
People asked to choose pro-democracy candidates
People asked to choose pro-democracy candidatesA. Junaidi, Jakarta Religious leaders called on the public on Friday to choose those candidates with a strong commitment to upholding human rights, democracy and pluralism in the July 5 presidential election.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Central Sulawesi strives to revive traditional bamboo music
Central Sulawesi strives to revive traditional bamboo musicIrvan NR, Palu It is rare nowadays for youngsters and students to play traditional musical instruments, raising concerns among the older generation that traditional music may vanish.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
New busway entails more cash
New busway entails more cashDamar Harsanto, Jakarta The city administration intends to propose an additional budget to provide cash to finance construction of the next busway corridor."The proposed additional budget is around Rp 200 billion (US$21.28 million).
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Presidential candidates go cyber to attract voters
Presidential candidates go cyber to attract votersMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Over 10 million computer users represents quite a big market for the candidates contesting the presidential election on July 5.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Three women apprehended in baby-trafficking case
Three women apprehended in baby-trafficking caseLeony Aurora, Jakarta Jakarta Police are questioning three women alleged to be involved in transnational baby-trafficking, and who were arrested in three operations in the capital carried out between Thursday evening and Friday afternoon.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
The Jakarta Post's June 9 issue carried a story titled
The Jakarta Post's June 9 issue carried a story titled Environmental crime and graft: Evil twins written by Patrick Guntensperger. He effectively argued that crimes against the environment basically come down to a moral failure.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Cacuk
Cacuk The obituary on Cacuk Sudarijanto published on June 11, 2004 erroneously stated that he passed away at age 65. He was 56 years old. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the mistake. -- Editor
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
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JP/ /This tips will go with a story on fake notes from national deskGeneral Precautions:The surface of all genuine bank notes produced by Bank Indonesia will feel rough to the touch, while fake ones are smooth. This includes all text reading "BANK INDONESIA" and the nominal value of the bills.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Former minister's daughter nabbed for drugs
Former minister's daughter nabbed for drugsLeony Aurora JakartaJakarta Police have arrested the daughter of former Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas for alleged possession of illicit drugs. An investigator from the city police narcotics division, who requested anonymity, said on Friday that...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
JTCC offers free workshop
JTCC offers free workshop YOGYAKARTA: Along with the development of tourism industry in the city, the professionalism of employees in the industry must also be upgraded and therefore the Gadjah Mada University's Jogjakarta Tourism Training Center (JTCC) is offering a free workshop for front office...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Dealing DVDs: Movie pirates find Indonesia a safe haven
Dealing DVDs: Movie pirates find Indonesia a safe havenTony Ryanto, Contributor/Jakarta Just a few days after The Passion of the Christ premiered in the U.S. and Canada, a friend of mine told me he had already seen it.Indeed, the Passion is everywhere.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Reality TV cop remains on force
Reality TV cop remains on forceLeony Aurora, Jakarta Despite a dismissal recommendation from the Jakarta Police Professional Ethics Board, First Insp. Sunarjo, a policeman involved in a crude "candid camera" show, will stay in the force, but under probation.Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Police view foreign intel as warning
Police view foreign intel as warningP.C. Naommy, Jakarta Police said Friday the recent media reports citing Western security agencies, which warn of "credible" terrorism threats in the country targeting diplomats, only confirmed their suspicions.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Villagers join hands to save the Earth
Villagers join hands to save the EarthBambang M, Contributor/Yogyakarta Garbage has always been a problem, especially if it is not properly managed. Villagers in Sukunan hamlet, Sleman, are working on ways to manage their household garbage to save the environment.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Ba'asyir's group supports Amien Rais
Ba'asyir's group supports Amien Rais JAKARTA: A group of some 70 Islamic delegates, including from the hardline group, the Indonesian Mujahidin Council (MMI), expressed their support for Amien Rais on Friday.Embattled Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir is the cofounder and spiritual leader of MMI.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
1. SOPRAN 2x20
1. SOPRAN 2x20 'Sopranos' reaches season's aria ala Mob 2. VIDEO 2x24 Dealing DVDs: Movie pirates find Indonesia a safe haven 3. KINDER 1x28 Children play nature's peacemaker 4. TOP 1x30 Usher burns Top 10 for 5th week
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Pedestrian walkways are the soul of Jakarta
Pedestrian walkways are the soul of JakartaNirwono Joga, Jakarta The best planning is early planning. A city is to be built in phases according to its master plan and available budget, instead of being fragmentarily designed in the process.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
KPU hosts dialog
KPU hosts dialog with campaigners JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) hosted on Friday a dialog between 44 professional and community organizations and campaign teams of all presidential candidates in the July 5 elections.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Diponegoro story comes alive at museum
Diponegoro story comes alive at museumLeony Aurora, Jakarta Most Indonesians remember Javanese prince Diponegoro as a national hero who led a war on horseback against the Dutch colonizers in Yogyakarta from 1825 to 1830.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Police cross-check Puteh's testimony
Police cross-check Puteh's testimonyP.C. Naommy, Jakarta Police began questioning two more top officials from Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province on Friday as witnesses in a Rp 30 billion (US$3.52 million) corruption case.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
1. CRASH: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. CRASH: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Eight people killed in Tegal bus crash 2. BALLOT: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 30 More than half of ballot papers printed 3. SULTAN: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Surakarta's traditional ruler passes away 4. DRUGS: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 33 Official's daughter nabbed for drugs 5.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Surakarta's traditional ruler passes away
Surakarta's traditional ruler passes awayBlontank Poer, Surakarta Hadiningrat Ingkang Sinuwun Kangjeng Susuhunan Pakoeboewono XII, the traditional ruler of the Surakarta Palace, passed away on Friday at the age of 79.He died at 8:08 a.m. after being in intensive care for a week at Dr.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
HI workers reject dismissal
HI workers reject dismissal JAKARTA: At least 56 employees of Hotel Indonesia (HI) and Hotel Inna Wisata are still resisting dismissal, although the hotel management has sold the hotels' kitchen appliances and furniture as the HI building is being prepared for renovation.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Police recover 50% of stolen funds
Police recover 50% of stolen funds MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police here said on Friday they had recovered more than 50 percent of at least Rp 33 billion (US$3.6 million) stolen from the Medan branch of Danamon Bank.North Sumatra Police chief of detectives Sr. Comr.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Elektrik to play against Monas in Proliga final
Elektrik to play against Monas in Proliga finalEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Newcomer Jakarta Elektrik will challenge Jakarta Monas in the women's final of the Proliga 2004 volleyball championships after winning their semifinal matches here on Friday.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Chinese cuisine on offer at the Melia
Chinese cuisine on offer at the Melia YOGYAKARTA: During the holiday season of June and July, Melia Purosani Hotel on Jl. Suryotomo is offering a special Chinese set menu at its Ching San halal Chinese restaurant.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Police begin cross-checking Puteh's testimony
Police begin cross-checking Puteh's testimonyP.C. Naommy JakartaPolice began questioning two more top officials from Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province on Friday as witnesses in a Rp 30 billion (US$3.52 million) corruption case.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Hope for Miranda
Hope for Miranda Miranda Swaray Goeltom will finally be back at the Bank of Indonesia (BI). She has been chosen by House Commission IX to be the senior deputy of the governor of BI.Miranda has a vision to speed up change and reformation in the central bank.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Three rebels killed in Aceh
Three rebels killed in Aceh JAKARTA: Indonesian Military soldiers have killed three suspected separatist rebels in the latest violence in Aceh province, an officer said Friday.The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) guerrillas died in a gun battle on Thursday in Central Aceh district, said Lt. Col.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
* Jakarta presidential campaign teams change strategy Page 3
* Jakarta presidential campaign teams change strategy Page 3 * Stay-away legislators may be named and shamed Page 4 * Terror suspect to challenge police in court Page 5 * Pedestrian walkways, the soul of Jakarta Page 6 * Three women arrested in baby-trafficking case Page 8 * Portugal and Scolari...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 ASEAN: A single market and production base Romeo A. Reyes Jakarta2. dAILY -- Will we reach the Millennium Development Goals? 1 X 45 Will we reach the Millennium Development Goals? Iyanatul Islam The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka3.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
ASEAN leadership seen bringing pressure on Myanmar: Downer
ASEAN leadership seen bringing pressure on Myanmar: DownerAgencies, Kuala Lumpur/Phnom Penh Myanmar is likely to face strong pressure from its neighbors to push through political reform once it takes over the chairmanship of Southeast Asia's main grouping, Australia's foreign minister said on...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Majority of working children in Asia: ILO
Majority of working children in Asia: ILOAgencies United Nations/Bangkok Around 700,000 Indonesian child workers, and over 127 million child workers in Asia, toil under frequently appalling conditions, and face sexual abuse and even slavery, international labor and children's organizations said on...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Komnas Perempuan's appeal
Komnas Perempuan's appeal We welcome the response of President Megawati Soekarnoputri to the public demand that a presidential message be immediately issued to discuss the endorsement of the Bill Against Domestic Violence (RUU AKDRT).
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Community figures should guide election
Community figures should guide election The country's first direct presidential election is approaching, while Indonesian people are learning to practice democracy. The fate of the nation for the next five years and even further, therefore, is at stake.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Pacific rim economies prepare for energy crisis
Pacific rim economies prepare for energy crisisAgence France-Presse, Manila Pacific rim countries agreed on Friday to exchange information on oil data as part of guidelines to prepare for any energy disruptions, officials said.