Archive: 16 June 2004
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Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Police tighten security at five embassies, expatriate sites
Police tighten security at five embassies, expatriate sitesAbdul Khalik, JakartaPolice have tightened security around five embassies and several sites frequented by expatriates in large cities in the country, and provided training for embassy personnel to enable them to detect suspicious people and...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Indonesia modifies peacekeeping proposal
Indonesia modifies peacekeeping proposalAgence France-Presse, JakartaIndonesia has modified its proposal for a regional peacekeeping force after other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed reservations, officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
EU cancels talks with Asia nations over Myanmar row
EU cancels talks with Asia nations over Myanmar rowAgencies, Luxembourg/Jakarta/HanoiThe European Union (EU) on Monday canceled two upcoming meetings with Asian partners because of a rift over the attendance of military-ruled Myanmar, casting serious doubt over an October regional summit.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Wiranto cancels SE Sulawesi visit
Wiranto cancels SE Sulawesi visitKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Presidential candidate Gen. (ret) Wiranto was unable to meet with supporters in Raha, the capital of Muna regency, Southeast Sulawesi, on Tuesday because of transportation problems.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
RI placed in Tier 2 in U.S. report on human trafficking
RI placed in Tier 2 in U.S. report on human trafficking Agencies Washington/JakartaIndonesia was placed in Tier 2 along with seven other Asian nations in an annual U.S. report on human trafficking."It is an indication that the country is making serious and sustained efforts to meet minimum...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
CSIS launches book on Ali Moertopo
CSIS launches book on Ali Moertopo JAKARTA: The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) launched on Wednesday a book on former information minister the late Ali Moertopo, who died 20 years ago.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Locals warned of Mt. Lokon eruption
Locals warned of Mt. Lokon eruption TOMOHON, North Sulawesi: Mount Lokon in the town of Tomohon, some 25 kilometers from the North Sulawesi capital of Manado, is showing signs of eruption, a volcanologist said on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Laser surgery to improve eyesight
Laser surgery to improve eyesightJAKARTA: Myopia and astigmatism are common eye ailments here, with many people ranging from children to adults experiencing problems.While many people would rather use glasses and contact lenses to help improve their sight, an eye clinic here has introduced...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Asia's reliance on Mideast oil to deepen: Expert
Asia's reliance on Mideast oil to deepen: ExpertEileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Asia's reliance on Middle Eastern oil will deepen despite its efforts to diversify sources but plans by China to set up a stockpile will help boost energy security in the region, a Japanese oil expert said...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Nirwan told to meet summons
Nirwan told to meet summons JAKARTA: East Jakarta Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Sjafruddin warned Nirwan Dermawan Bakrie, the commissioner of Bakrie Capital Indonesia (BCI), not to ignore a summons to appear as a witness in a case involving BCI subsidiary Berita Buana daily.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
East Kalimantan council accused of graft by NGO
East Kalimantan council accused of graft by NGORusman, SamarindaThe revelation of corruption in legislative councils across the country continues unabated following the conviction of almost all West Sumatra councillors in a collective graft scam.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
RI placed in Tier 2 in U.S. report on human trafficking
RI placed in Tier 2 in U.S. report on human traffickingAgencies, Washington/JakartaIndonesia was placed in Tier 2 along with seven other Asian nations in an annual U.S. report on human trafficking."It is an indication that the country is making serious and sustained efforts to meet minimum...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
For Spotlight, Wednesday 16 June
For Spotlight, Wednesday 16 June ADS ROCKING GUESTS: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta hosted the world-famous rock group Linkin Park during their recent tour stop in Indonesia. During a press conference on June 11, the General Manager of the Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, Mr.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Candidates play on their roots to win potential voters' hearts
Candidates play on their roots to win potential voters' heartsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandarlampung/Kendari/PaluPresidential and vice presidential candidates continue to exploit ethnic sentiments during their campaign apart from delivering promises of improved welfare.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Complaint against Taufik retracted
Complaint against Taufik retractedEvi Mariani, JakartaJacky Darmawan retracted on Tuesday his complaint submitted to the Jakarta Police against badminton star Taufik Hidayat, who was alleged to have assaulted Jacky, on the same day that Taufik was scheduled for questioning at the Jakarta Police...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
House, govt face new hurdle over medical council
House, govt face new hurdle over medical councilDewi Santoso, JakartaThe government and the House of Representatives are facing another hurdle in their deliberations on the bill on medical practice, debating whether the council should allow public participation.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Daughters used to win support
Daughters used to win support SEMARANG: Presidential candidates Megawati Soekarnoputri and Amien Rais have sent their daughters out on the campaign trail to drum up support in Central Java.Amien sent his daughter Hanum Salsabila, 23, to meet with voters on Tuesday in the Sunan Kuning red-light...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Sex workers dwindle in Bandung
Sex workers dwindle in Bandung BANDUNG: In contrast to other provinces, the number of sex workers across 25 West Java towns and cities has decreased this year following regular raids, a local senior official claimed on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
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;JP;REN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates June 15 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 15 Bank notes rates Selling Buying Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 6,787.44 6,097.39 Brunei dollar 1 5,762.85 5,177.73 Canadian dollar 1 7,183.28 6,454.42 Swiss franc 1 7,893.48 7,093.89 Danish krone 1 1,609.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
MONDAY
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...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 15, 2004:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 15, 2004: Trading Shares Close Change Volume Astra Agro Lestari 2,200 75 1,215,500 Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Asuransi Bina Dana 425 0 0 Andhi Chandra 485 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 950 0 0 Adhi Karya 290 -5 23,959,000 Adira Dinamika 2,425 0 0...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Panwaslu fights rule stripping its powers
Panwaslu fights rule stripping its powersM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaThe Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) has asked the Supreme Court to review a planned move to strip the election watchdog of some of its powers.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
* W. Papua governor illegitimate: Court Page 2
* W. Papua governor illegitimate: Court Page 2 * W. Irian Jaya governor illegitimate: Court Page 4 * Cargo train hits minivan, seven killed Page 5 * Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracy Page 6 * Greater Jakarta join forces to manage waste Page 8 * No-confidence motion on Japan PM...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Ministry plans to review exam scoring system
Ministry plans to review exam scoring systemP.C. Naommy, JakartaComing under fire for its controversial grade conversion system, the Ministry of National Education is now planning to review and revise its formula for calculating national averages of final examination scores from schools throughout...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Moderate budget deficit acceptable
Moderate budget deficit acceptableAnis Chowdhury, Jakarta Balancing the state budget remains a paramount policy parameter in Indonesia. The House of Representatives (DPR) has penciled at 0.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) for the 2005 state budget.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Marriott accomplices get 3 years in prison
Marriott accomplices get 3 years in prisonThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe South Jakarta District Court sentenced two accomplices of the Hotel Marriott bombing on Tuesday to three years in prison respectively for withholding information on an act of terrorism.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Lawyers for protester refute testimonies
Lawyers for protester refute testimoniesUrip Hudiono, Jakarta Lawyers for Niu Fatorus, alias Alay, a former Pluit apartment tenant who is on trial for allegedly inciting a clash while protesting the eviction of the low-cost apartment dwellers in last February, claimed that witness testimonies were...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Victims of Bahorok flood want torist resort reopened
Victims of Bahorok flood want torist resort reopenedApriadi Gunawan, MedanHundreds of Bahorok flood victims continued protesting here on Tuesday to demand clarification over some Rp 50 billion (US$6 million) in assistance promised by the central government for them last year.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
NGO calls on BI to nix fake money
NGO calls on BI to nix fake money JAKARTA: Non-governmental organization Combating Counterfeit and Financial Crime (CCFC) urged the central bank to withdraw the current banknotes immediately after the July 5 direct presidential election to prevent an increase in counterfeit money in circulation and...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
1. PAPUA ( 1 x 30 )
1. PAPUA ( 1 x 30 ) 'W Irian Jaya governor illegitimate' 2. Hakim ( 2 x 24) Justice candidate: I wasn't gambling, it was dominoes 3. JI (1 x 36) Student stands trial for terrorism 4. Health (2 x 27) House, govt face new hurdle over medical council
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Noodlemakers urged to stop giving gifts and discounts
Noodlemakers urged to stop giving gifts and discountsTony Hotland, JakartaThe Indonesian Food Industry Association (Aspipin) has urged all producers of instant noodles in the country to stop giving free gifts and discounts starting July 1 "to restore healthy competition" in the industry.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
W. Irian Jaya governor illegitimate: Court
W. Irian Jaya governor illegitimate: CourtRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaThe Papuan people's campaign against the province's division has received a major boost after the State Administrative Court ruled on Tuesday against a law appointing Abraham Octavianus Atururi as West Irian Jaya governor.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Local student found dead
Local student found dead PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Kereng Bangkerai villagers in Sebangau district, Central Kalimantan, were shocked upon learning that a 15-year-old middle school student was found dead on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Tenants questioned over unpaid rent
Tenants questioned over unpaid rent JAKARTA: Six tenants of the Pulomas low-cost apartment in East Jakarta were questioned on Tuesday by East Jakarta Police, as they had not paid their rent for six months.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Yogya's UGM to offer scholarships to employees' children
Yogya's UGM to offer scholarships to employees' childrenSri Wahyuni, YogyakartaThe expensive Gadjah Mada University (UGM), criticized before for being a university of the rich, is to offer scholarships worth Rp 3.3 billion (US$366,666) to children of its lecturers and other staff.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Govt rejects Nikko dismissals
Govt rejects Nikko dismissals JAKARTA: Dozens of employees of the Nikko Hotel in Central Jakarta and members of the Federation of Independent Workers Union took to the streets on Tuesday to hail the manpower agency's decision to reject the dismissal of 237 employees of the hotel.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Greater Jakarta administrations join forces to manage waste
Greater Jakarta administrations join forces to manage wasteBambang Nurbianto, JakartaThe seven administrations of the Greater Jakarta area signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the joint management of about 10,000 tons of garbage produced by 27 million residents of the capital and its...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Cargo train hits minivan, seven killed
Cargo train hits minivan, seven killedSuherdjoko, Semarang, Central JavaA freight train crashed into a public minivan at a railway crossing in Pekalongan municipality here on Tuesday morning, leaving seven people dead and three others severely injured, all passengers of the minivan.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Use of NU image protested
Use of NU image protestedJAKARTA: Yusuf Hasyim, the head of the Tebu Ireng Islamic boarding school in Jombang, East Java, filed a complaint with the General Elections Commission on Tuesday over the use of images of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) founder Hasyim Asy'ari.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
'The programs are like 1980s TV'
'The programs are like 1980s TV'A proposal to revive monthly license fees for television owners in a bid to collect funds for state television station TVRI has been met with various reactions. Some residents The Jakarta Post spoke to opposed the plan, saying unprofessional management had left TVRI...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Over 7% of students fail exams
Over 7% of students fail examsLeony Aurora, JakartaEnvelopes with senior and vocational high school final examination results have already been delivered -- most of the recipients cheered their passing scores, but a few likely wept after failing.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
* Police tighten security at five embassies, expat sites Page 2
* Police tighten security at five embassies, expat sites Page 2 * W. Irian Jaya governor illegitimate: Court Page 4 * Cargo train hits minivan, seven killed Page 5 * Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracy Page 6 * Greater Jakarta join forces to manage waste Page 8 * No-confidence motion...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Dissent creates disintegration?
Dissent creates disintegration?From Media IndonesiaDissent will give rise to the truth, so a French saying goes, more or less. In Indonesia, however, dissent has led to conflict, even to disintegration.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
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1 x 39 Cargo train hits minivan, seven killed JP/5/graft2 x 27 East Kalimantan council accused of graft by NGO JP/5/MEDAN2 x 25 Victims of Bahorok flood want tourist resort reopened JP/5/ugm1 x 55 Yogya's UGM to offer scholarships to employees' children JP/5/TIMOR1 x 33 East Timorese refugees seek...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Medco Energi secures majority stake in Australia's Novus
Medco Energi secures majority stake in Australia's NovusThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed energy firm PT Medco Energi Internasional has secured a controlling stake in Australia's Novus Petroleum Ltd. after a majority of its shareholders agreed to its A$350 million bid.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Rupiah down on corporate dollar demand, shares up
Rupiah down on corporate dollar demand, shares upDow Jones, Jakarta The rupiah ended lower on Tuesday as local companies continued to buy dollars on a view that the U.S. unit will remain strong in the near future amid expectations of aggressive U.S. interest rate hikes.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Activists suspect embezzlement
Activists suspect embezzlementMulta Fidrus, TangerangActivists have called on the Tangerang Prosecutor's Office to investigate an alleged embezzlement of a Rp 3.3 billion (US$351,064) community development fund by the regency's councillors.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
1. BPS: 48 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 18
1. BPS: 48 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 18 Modern retailers push out small stores 2. EXAM: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 14 Ministry will review exam scoring system 3. EURO: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28(to be decided later after Latvia vs Czech match) 4. ACEH: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 35 Sweden arrests three exiled GAM leaders
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Rent seekers in Pertamina
Rent seekers in Pertamina State oil company Pertamina's questionable plan to sell two very large crude carriers currently under construction Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyards in Ulsan, South Korea, and the controversial overseas trip by 15 House of Representatives (DPR) members last week to assess...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Big chains may cause job losses
Big chains may cause job lossesZakki P. Hakim, JakartaThe rapid expansion of modern retail outlets like hypermarkets and minimarkets in big cities may have forced many traditional grocery stores to close down, creating huge job losses, according to a preliminary finding of the Central Statistics...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Nissan to boost RI production tenfold
Nissan to boost RI production tenfold Nissan Motor Co. plans to increase its production of cars in Indonesia tenfold over the next five years, the Japanese company said in a news release on Tuesday.Nissan said it hopes to produce 30,000 units a year by 2009, up from a current annual output of 3,000.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Region to see LNG explosion
Region to see LNG explosionAndrew Symon, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore High oil prices are not the only big energy story of the moment. Also grabbing headlines is the great promise of liquefied natural gas (LNG), shipped across the seas from distant gas fields to demand centers in...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Annan encourages trade among poor states
Annan encourages trade among poor statesAndrew Hay, Reuters, Sao Paulo, Brazil Poor nations can benefit from boosting trade among themselves at the same time as they fight for greater access to developed countries and broader worldwide trade, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Monday.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Sweden arrests three exiled GAM leaders
Sweden arrests three exiled GAM leadersTiarma Siboro, JakartaThe Indonesian government hailed on Tuesday the arrest in Sweden of three top exiled leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) for allegedly violating international law.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Oil keeps sliding as OPEC opens taps
Oil keeps sliding as OPEC opens tapsReuters, London Oil prices fell further on Tuesday, bringing losses so far this week to more than a dollar a barrel as extra supplies from OPEC eased worries over a summer fuel crunch.U.S. light crude fell 38 U.S. cents to US$37.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Hamzah wants media 'controlled'
Hamzah wants media 'controlled' BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Presidential candidate Hamzah Haz said on Tuesday that if elected president he would bring back the controversial ministry of information to control the media.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
In The Jakarta Post, May 31, Harsh V. Pant asserts that
In The Jakarta Post, May 31, Harsh V. Pant asserts that "democracy will not reduce the threat of terrorism." He suggests that America's occupation of Iraq will spur terrorism. This may be true, but it does not substantiate his argument since the invasion of Iraq was never designed to bring...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracy
Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracyB. Herry-Priyono, Jakarta For almost a year during the 1998 turbulence, I happened to do in-depth interviews with around 86 businesspeople in Indonesia for my dissertation. Soeharto's downfall on May 21 brought them relief as much as angst.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
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Asian growth to stay on track: UOB 2. 2 x 25 Japan central bank keeps monetary policy unchanged 3. 2 x 23 Nearly half of European firms to relocate: Study
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Darwin-Kupang flight opens
Darwin-Kupang flight opens KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Merpati Nusantara Airlines and Airnorth Regional Australian Airlines launched on Tuesday a twice weekly Kupang-Darwin flight.East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet A.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Asian growth to stay on track: UOB
Asian growth to stay on track: UOB The growth currently under way in Asian economies is unlikely to be derailed unless oil prices stay above US$40 U.S. for more than three months, a study by bank economists said on Tuesday."Our rough estimate is that if crude oil prices average 35 U.S.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Student stands trial for terrorism activities
Student stands trial for terrorism activitiesUrip Hudiono, JakartaThe trial of a student charged with involvement in international terrorist activities who says he has met Osama bin Laden began at the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
1. ECON: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS
1. ECON: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS Economists' involvement in politics 'positive' 2. PANWASLU: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Panwaslu fights rule stripping its powers 3. ROUNDUP: 4 LINES, 14 COUNTS Candidates play on their roots to win potential voters' hearts 4.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Schools and education first
Schools and education firstFrom RepublikaOver the past few years, a lot of school buildings have collapsed, been demolished to make way commercial developments or fallen into disrepair. Such conditions will adversely affect the interest of both students and teachers in the education process.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
UI launches new research center
UI launches new research center JAKARTA: State-owned University of Indonesia (UI) launched on Tuesday a research center for social studies, which is named after noted sociologist, the late Selo Soemardjan.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Democratic Party loses two seats in DPR
Democratic Party loses two seats in DPRMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaThe Constitutional Court annulled on Tuesday two of the 57 House of Representatives seats the Democratic Party won in the legislative election, giving one each to the Pioneers' Party and the National Mandate Party (PAN).
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
2. 2 x 26
2. 2 x 26 Matsushita eyes Indonesia, India as China sales slow 3. 1 x 37 Nissan to boost RI production tenfold 4. 1 x 31 Asian stock markets close mixed
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Muralitharan boycotts Australian tour after PM's chucker remarks
Muralitharan boycotts Australian tour after PM's chucker remarksAgence France-Presse, ColomboSri Lanka's star spinner and the world's highest Test wicket taker, Muttiah Muralitharan, formally announced on Tuesday that he would boycott an upcoming tour of Australia after Prime Minister John Howard...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Images of women on TV
Images of women on TVFrom Warta Kota The sort of soaps aired by TV stations today make me embarrassed as a female citizen because most of the stories degrade the esteem and dignity of women. Many of these soaps depict the attempts of women to win the affections of men by any means whatsoever, from...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
AG's office receives Sutiyoso's dossier after two-day delay
AG's office receives Sutiyoso's dossier after two-day delayAbdul Khalik and Suherdjoko, Jakarta/SemarangThe Jakarta Prosecutor's Office received on Tuesday the last two dossiers of the July 27 case from National Police headquarters, including that of Governor Sutiyoso.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Noted artist Bagong dies
Noted artist Bagong diesCoreographer Bagong dies: Bagong Kussudiardjo, one of the country's greatest artists, died at 11 p.m. on Tuesday at Bethesda Hospital in Yogyakarta. He was 75, and is survived by seven children.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
A plot to keep the Muslim South down?
A plot to keep the Muslim South down?Pravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation, Asia News Network Nearly six months have passed since the latest cycle of violence erupted in the deep South on Jan. 4. Perhaps it's time to face the fact that any solution to end the conflict will require a fundamental shift in...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
EU cancels talks with Asia over Myanmar row
EU cancels talks with Asia over Myanmar rowAgencies Luxembourg/Jakarta/HanoiThe European Union (EU) on Monday canceled two upcoming meetings with Asian partners because of a rift over the attendance of military-ruled Myanmar, casting serious doubt over an October regional summit.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Mega to decide on Pertamina tanker sale
Mega to decide on Pertamina tanker saleFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives said it would let the government decide whether state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina could proceed with a controversial plan to sell two giant tankers.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Lippo expects to recover at least 50% of its assets
Lippo expects to recover at least 50% of its assetsTony Hotland, JakartaBank Lippo aims to recover at least 50 percent of its foreclosed assets, valued at about Rp 2.3 trillion (US$245.2 million), the sales of which will be decided on June 29 during the publicly listed bank's shareholders meeting.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
RP leadership is power-hungry: Poe
RP leadership is power-hungry: PoePHILIPPINES: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's main rival in last month's elections said on Tuesday she would be a "bogus president" if she's proclaimed the winner based on allegedly fraudulent results.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
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Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracy B. Herry-Priyono Jakarta2. Anis -- What is sacrosanct about a balanced budget? 1 x 30 Moderate budget deficit acceptable Anis Chowdhury Jakarta
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Pertamina clarifies
Pertamina clarifies In connection with the report entitled "Pertamina to sell three subsidiaries this year" published in The Jakarta Post, June 9, we deem it necessary to clarify the matter as follows: * In line with the long-term plan of PT Pertamina (Persero), 2004-2008, and the outcome of its...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Antiterror school to open in July
Antiterror school to open in July JAKARTA: The government will open an antiterrorism school to help senior police officers from around Asia fight militant religious groups, an official said Tuesday.President Megawati Soekarnoputri will inaugurate the Jakarta Law Enforcement Center in the Central...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Economists' involvement in politics 'positive'
Economists' involvement in politics 'positive'Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Taking sides, rather than staying neutral, is not always a bad thing. A notion that was perhaps borne in mind by some previously independent economists, on their decision to campaign for political parties.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, June 16, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, June 16, 2004.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show7:30 Music8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Showbiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
East Timorese refugees seek justice
East Timorese refugees seek justiceAndi Hajramurni and Suherdjoko, Makassar/SemarangDozens of East Timorese refugees have camped in front of the South Sulawesi High Court since Monday, demanding that it annul its verdict, which favors an alleged corruptor.
Wed, 16 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...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Candidate judge denies being gambler
Candidate judge denies being gamblerKurniawan Hari, JakartaCandidate for Supreme Court justice, Hakim Simanjuntak, said on Tuesday that he never gambled but admitted that he often played dominoes with his friends.