Archive: 1 July 2004
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Thu, 01 Jul 2004
PKS throws weight behind Amien
PKS throws weight behind AmienM. Taufiqurrahman and Tiarma Siboro JakartaPresidential candidate Amien Rais and his running mate Siswono Yudohusodo won the endorsement of the Muslim-based Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen whether this support will improve their...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
NU asks community and preachers to stay neutral
NU asks community and preachers to stay neutral SEMARANG: The chairman of Nadhlatul Ulama's (NU) lawmaking body, Sahal Mahfudz, asserted on Wednesday that the NU preachers and community had to stay neutral in the upcoming presidential election to keep unity within the NU community and Indonesia...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
East Asia and bumpy Sino-Taiwanese relations
East Asia and bumpy Sino-Taiwanese relationsJusuf Wanandi, Jakarta Not since 1958, when the U.S. Seventh Fleet intervened to prevent China from taking over the islands of Kinmen and Matsu, located off Fujian province, have relations between China and Taiwan been so dangerously close to war.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Jakarta to host women's v'ball GP
Jakarta to host women's v'ball GPMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta Indonesia will host a World Volleyball Grand Prix series from July 16 to July 18, featuring four world-caliber women's teams at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium.The teams are Cuba, Germany, Japan and Russia.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Second seed Febri crashes out of Thamrin Cup
Second seed Febri crashes out of Thamrin CupMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta Febri Joana was the biggest name casualty on the second day of the Thamrin Cup international junior tennis tournament here on Wednesday, with the second seeded Indonesian being dumped out by a qualifier.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
1 x 43
1 x 43Rights group loses libel suit, fined Rp 50m JP/5/korupsi2 x 27 Sidoarjo council speaker stands trial for corruption JP/5/DANCE1 x 49 Dancing the Dero reconciles former enemies in Poso JP/5/SHIP1 x 33 Boat bursts into flames, 22 die JP/5/GAJAH2 x 28 Villagers flee after elderly woman trampled...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
8 debaters to train for 2005 world meet
8 debaters to train for 2005 world meet JAKARTA: The second Indonesian Schools Debate Championship wrapped up on Wednesday, when judges selected eight speakers to attend a two-month intensive training workshop to prepare for the world meet set for February 2005.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Market construction delayed until developer obtains permit
Market construction delayed until developer obtains permitDamar Harsanto, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso ordered on Tuesday a delay in the groundbreaking ceremony for the eight-story Jakarta Wholesale Center as developer PT Jakarta Realty has yet to obtain a building permit from the city administration.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Boat bursts into flames, 22 die
Boat bursts into flames, 22 dieJongker Rumthe, Manado At least 22 crew members including the Taiwanese captain and a Chinese national were killed as their fishing boat exploded and caught fire in the Arufuru Sea, approximately 350 km southeast of Ambon, Maluku, survivors said on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Villagers flee after elephant trample elderly woman
Villagers flee after elephant trample elderly womanOyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung Thirteen wild elephants went on a rampage last week in Tanggamus, Lampung, trampling an elderly woman to death and destroying dozens of huts in a forest reserve.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Who is representing akistan at ARF?
Who is representing akistan at ARF?AKARTA: The organizers of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) seem to be confused about who is representing Pakistan at the forum. The same could also be said about the Pakistani Embassy in Jakarta. Both have changed the name of Pakistan's delegate three times.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
JP/18/TINTIN
JP/18/TINTINTintin: Music teacher goes international with film shortsNi Luh Dian Purniawati, Contributor/Denpasar Once a month, film buffs pack the hall of the Irama Indah House music school and store in Denpasar to watch film shorts. The event has taken place regularly since Aug.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Sewage company proposes new modular system
Sewage company proposes new modular systemUrip Hudiono, Jakarta This is the second in a series of three articles on the environmental problems caused by untreated sewage in the capital, particularly the waterway and marine pollution it causes.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
KKPU looks into Pertamina's tanker sale
KKPU looks into Pertamina's tanker saleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) said on Wednesday it was studying the sale of two supertankers by state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina to see whether the transaction had been conducted in a fair manner.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
[b]RI coat of arms
RI coat of arms and campaignsFrom Kompas The Republic of Indonesia's coat of arms has been used in the banners and flags during the ongoing presidential campaign. Legally, a state's coat of arms can be used only by state/government official institutions.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Malaysian FM escapes reporters
Malaysian FM escapes reportersJAKARTA: Rushing to the next meeting seems to be the perfect way to dodge journalists, at least that is how Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar escaped reporters' questions.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
All except one candidate champion civilian govt
All except one candidate champion civilian govtRidwan Max Sijabat and Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta All the presidential candidates except for retired general Wiranto agree to civilian supremacy in governance, particularly regarding the handling of defense and security matters.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
ASEAN affirms regional lead
ASEAN affirms regional leadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As dialog partners urged a greater role with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), foreign ministers of the regional grouping reaffirmed on Wednesday that ASEAN would remain in the driver's seat in their cooperation with...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Graft probe starts in South Sulawesi
Graft probe starts in South SulawesiMAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: South Sulawesi provincial police have started investigating a Rp 18.23 billion (US$ 1.9 million) graft case in which provincial councillors and government officials could be implicated, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
40 die of HIV/AIDS in Pekanbaru
40 die of HIV/AIDS in PekanbaruPEKANBARU, Riau: Data at the Riau health office shows that 40 of the 82 people with HIV/AIDS in the province have died.Ekmal Rusdy, head of health office, warned that the actual number of AIDS-related deaths could be much higher, as it was possible that many people...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Diarrhea outbreak strikes Bogor
Diarrhea outbreak strikes BogorThe Jakarta Post, Bogor Dozens of children under the age of five are been treated for diarrheal diseases in several hospitals in Bogor, which suggests that residents may lack access to clean water and basic information on good hygiene and health.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
1. Gresik (1x45)
1. Gresik (1x45) Shareholders hold off on 'incomplete' Gresik accounts 2. Jamsos (2x18) Jamsostek net profit drops sharply in 2003 3. Gas (2x31) Joint team to probe disruption of natural gas supply to S'pore
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Mega plays down opposition to U.S.' eying region
Mega plays down opposition to U.S.' eying regionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Just one day before the arrival of U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell in Jakarta, President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is running in the country's presidential election next Monday, sent an empathic message to the U.S.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Busway ticketing system prone to corruption, say experts
Busway ticketing system prone to corruption, say expertsBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Transportation experts called on the Jakarta administration on Wednesday to set up an online ticketing system for the busway because the current system was prone to corruption.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Petronas posts record net profit
Petronas posts record net profitAgence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur Malaysian oil firm Petronas said on Wednesday net profit in the year to March 2004 rose 56.6 percent on year to a record 23.66 billion ringgit (US$6.2 billion) due to higher crude oil prices and operational improvements.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Rights group loses libel suit, fined Rp 50m
Rights group loses libel suit, fined Rp 50mNethy Dharma Somba, Jayapura The Jayapura District Court found guilty on Wednesday human rights group the Institute for Human Rights Study and Advocacy (Els-ham) in West Papua for tarnishing the name of the Indonesian Army over the shooting of three...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Sweden and GAM
Sweden and GAMFrom Media Indonesia In 2001, the government sent an envoy to Sweden requesting that Sweden take action against some of its citizens that have caused destruction in Indonesian territory.At first, Sweden rejected the request, but after the government provided the Swedish government...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
JP/5/D03
JP/5/D03Court frees Medan terror suspectApriadi Gunawan MedanA district court here acquitted on Wednesday a terror suspect of all charges of involvement in the 2000 church bombings on Christmas Eve in Medan, North Sumatra.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
PKB to hold puppet show on Mahabrata epic
PKB to hold puppet show on Mahabrata epic JAKARTA: The National Awakening Party (PKB) is set to hold a puppet show in Ciganjur, South Jakarta on Saturday.But, this is not an ordinary puppet show, as the party will invite all five presidential candidates to attend it.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Ban, Hassan spend much time together
Ban, Hassan spend much time togetherJAKARTA: South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon said his country and Indonesia maintained a very, very close relationship.One may ask just how close the relationship is.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Live debate gives public glimpse into candidates
Live debate gives public glimpse into candidatesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesians got their first glimpse of a "presidential debate" on Wednesday when Megawati Soekarnoputri and running mate Hasyim Muzadi engaged Amien Rais and his running mate Siswono Yudohusodo in a General Elections...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Sesetan village gives lesson in democracy
Sesetan village gives lesson in democracyI Wayan Juniartha, Denpasar, Bali Sixty-five-year-old I Ketut Gede Yudistira was unarguably the most influential and powerful figures in Desa Pekraman (traditional customary village) Sesetan, holding two important positions in the village, that lies on the...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Excerpts of defense platforms
Excerpts of defense platformsWiranto : -- improve the defense system in phases -- develop a professional military -- provide subsidy for defense industry within certain period Megawati : -build effective national defense system based on civilian supremacy, humanitarian law and international customs...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Religious courts officially put under Supreme Court
Religious courts officially put under Supreme CourtSari P. Setiogi, Jakarta The country's religious courts were officially placed under the Supreme Court on Wednesday as part of the enforcement of Law No. 4/2004 on judicial power, which reinstates a single judicial system.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Polls say odds even for Megawati, Wiranto, Amien
Polls say odds even for Megawati, Wiranto, AmienA. Junaidi, Jakarta A survey released on Wednesday suggests Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will be the top vote-getter in the July 5 presidential election, while Megawati Soekarnoputri, Wiranto and Amien Rais will be left scrambling to try and force a...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Suspects confess to using fake documents
Suspects confess to using fake documentsP.C. Naommy, Jakarta Two suspects confessed on Wednesday to falsifying official documents used to smuggle 73,000 tons of sugar into the country, police said."Both suspects have confessed they were involved in making fake documents for the sugar importation,"...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Chorus grows for Puteh's suspension
Chorus grows for Puteh's suspensionNani Afrida/Kurniawan Hari, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Acehnese students and legislator called for the suspension of Governor Abdullah Puteh on Wednesday, one day after the powerful Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) declared him a graft suspect.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 1, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 1, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting The Alchemy of Asia by Pablo Gentile, at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252), until July 20. * Photo: A Memory of Images by Gill Marais, at Ganesha Gallery, Four Season Resort Bali, Jimbaran...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
TV Program: Thursday, July 1, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, July 1, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria7:30 Pop Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Talk Show 1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service3:30 Zooming4:00 Music4:30 Children...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Papua split final, official says
Papua split final, official says JAKARTA: The government will not review its decision to create a new West Irian Jaya province, a top official said on Wednesday."The decision is final following the issuance of a home ministry decree on the appointment of the acting governor of the province," the...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Opinion polls, crystal balls and other agents of augury
Opinion polls, crystal balls and other agents of auguryJoel D. Palmer, Jakarta With its first ever direct presidential election campaign in full swing, Indonesia is suddenly discovering the marvel of public opinion polling, now an integral part of democratic elections nearly everywhere in the world.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Police told to get cracking on corruption cases
Police told to get cracking on corruption casesAbdul Khalik, Jakarta Experts are calling on the National Police to improve their performance in investigating corruption cases that have caused trillions of rupiah in state losses.Legal expert Luhut M.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
PDI-P lawmakers lend Mega a hand
PDI-P lawmakers lend Mega a hand JAKARTA: About 30 percent of the House of Representatives legislators from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) are involved on the campaign team of party leader Megawati Soekarnoputri, says a legislator.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Tangerang puts focus on education
Tangerang puts focus on educationMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Tangerang administration is one of the youngest in the country, and as part of the national campaign to improve the quality of education and human resources, it has made some very progressive steps.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
JP/3/B00
JP/3/B00 1. Propatria - 1x48 All except one candidate champion civilian government 2. Survey ---- 2x22 Polls say odds even for Megawati, Wiranto, Amien 3. Observer -- 1x28 EU sends more July 5 observers 4. Ballot ---- 1x32 Ballot supplies ready, voters not
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
EU-SE Asia ties: Passion in the making?
EU-SE Asia ties: Passion in the making? Chris Patten Brussels2. Natan -- Building an ASEAN-China strategic partnership 1 x 45 Building an ASEAN-China strategic partnership S. Pushpanathan Jakarta3. Strait -- The art of the possible in Myanmar 1 X 30 Art of the possible in Myanmar Robert H.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Certified midwives sought to improve health services
Certified midwives sought to improve health servicesDewi Santoso, Jakarta In a bid to improve health services for women, the government offered private midwives on Wednesday the chance to improve their skills and competence by participating in a special program.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Kyoto: What to expect
Kyoto: What to expect By ratifying the international regime known as the Kyoto Protocol, Indonesia took on Monday a small but nevertheless meaningful step toward meeting its responsibilities with regard to preserving the earth's environment.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Let the police do their job
Let the police do their job A plan, by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), to summon Minister of Industry and Trade Rini Soewandi over the sugar smuggling scam deserves appreciation.However, the KPK should be more careful in handling the matter so as not to trespass on the responsibilities...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
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2. Indonesia gets another athlete to 2004 Olympics 3. Volley (1 x10) Jakarta to host women's v'ball GP 4. Open (2 x 28) Second seed Joana crashes out of Thamrin Cup tennis tournament 5. M'sia (2 x 18) Sony, Taufik advance in Malaysia Open 6. Tour (4 x 10) Armstrong ready to silence critics 7.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
JP/1/@01
JP/1/@01 1. DEBATE: 21 x 2 lines Live debate gives public glimpse into candidates 2. PKS: 18 x 2 lines PKS throws weight behind Amien Rais 3. MALAKA: 14 x 2 lines India says 'yes' to securing Strait 4. ASEAN: 24 x 1 line ASEAN affirms regional lead
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
KPI urged to act against TV stations
KPI urged to act against TV stations JAKARTA: A number of people urged the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) on Wednesday to punish television stations that were in violation of broadcast regulations."It is the KPI's duty to issue guidelines and directives for the stations.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Shareholders hold off on Gresik accounts
Shareholders hold off on Gresik accountsRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Shareholders of publicly listed PT Semen Gresik (SG), the country's largest cement producer, declined to approve the company's financial accounts, pending the completion of an ongoing forensic audit into subsidiary PT Semen Padang.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Pertamina to audit books under Baihaki
Pertamina to audit books under BaihakiJohannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina is preparing to conduct a forensic and investigative audit on past financial statements amid suspicions that the last management led by Baihaki Hakim had mishandled the company's...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Jamsostek net profit drops sharply in 2003
Jamsostek net profit drops sharply in 2003The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The net profit of state-owned PT Jamsostek fell drastically by almost 95 percent to Rp 535.2 billion (US$55.7 million) in 2003 from Rp 982.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
182 lakes in Gunungkidul drying up
182 lakes in Gunungkidul drying upSlamet Susanto, Yogyakarta Seventy percent of the 260 lakes in Gunungkidul regency, or 182 lakes, have dried up, causing concern that thousands of people in the regency will soon lack water.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
ASEAN readies community blueprint
ASEAN readies community blueprintThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers concluded their 37th annual meeting on Wednesday, disembarking on a long process of building the ASEAN Community by the year 2020.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Susilo complains over voters cards
Susilo complains over voters cards BANDUNG: Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono urged his constituents on Wednesday to carefully check ballot papers, following reports that his photograph and that of his running mate had been omitted from ballot papers distributed in South Sumatra and...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Rupiah Rates June 30
Rupiah Rates June 30 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,826.48 6,133.52 6,514.59 6,445.18 Brunei dollar 1 5,777.64 5,191.89 5,513.66 5,455.71 Canadian dollar 1 7,364.63 6,618.41 7,028.15 6,954.71 Swiss franc 1 7,842.90 7,049.66 7,484.58 7,407.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
'I'll vote for the best of a bad lot'
'I'll vote for the best of a bad lot'Thursday is the last day of the official presidential campaign, with only four days left to the election. An estimated 152 million people will vote for one of the five presidential tickets.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
TV Program: Thursday, July 1, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, July 1, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria7:30 Pop Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Talk Show 1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service3:30 Zooming4:00 Music4:30 Children...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Dancing the Dero reconciles enemies in Poso
Dancing the Dero reconciles enemies in PosoRuslan Sangadji, Palu A number of young women and men began forming a circle by holding their hands together. They moved in rhythm with the Doni Dole song from a cassette player and a local Poso singer.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Govt to establish hospitals for work-related accidents
Govt to establish hospitals for work-related accidentsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea met Riau Governor Rusli Zainal here on Tuesday to make the Petala Bumi Hospital into a special health center for workers.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Govt set to pay Bank Dagang Bali depositors
Govt set to pay Bank Dagang Bali depositorsTony Hotland, Jakarta The government promised on Friday to start reimbursing the depositors of Bank Dagang Bali (BDB), which went belly up earlier this year, despite a recent court ruling putting on hold the central bank's policy to liquidate the...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Villagers in way of airport expansion
Villagers in way of airport expansionThe Jakarta Post, Tangerang Residents of Rawa Renged village, Teluk Naga district, and Rawa Burung village, Kosambi district, face eviction as their land will be included in plans to extend Soekarno-Hatta International Airport later this year.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Most candidates favor civilian supremacy over military
Most candidates favor civilian supremacy over militaryRidwan Max Sijabat and Tiarma Siboro JakartaAll five of the presidential candidates except retired general Wiranto have indicated that they favor civil supremacy in the handling of defense and security affairs.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Gun Gun says charges baseless
Gun Gun says charges baseless JAKARTA: The lawyer representing terror suspect Rusman Gunawan, alias Gun Gun, said on Wednesday state prosecutors lacked the evidence to bring his client to trial. "The case file does not describe (the alleged crimes) as clearly and as in depth as required.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
PPK Forum cautions district court
PPK Forum cautions district court TANGERANG: Members of the District Election Committee (PPK) in Tangerang urged the Tangerang District Court on Wednesday to drop a forgery indictment against three PPK members.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Arroyo sworn in as RP president
Arroyo sworn in as RP presidentMynardo Macaraig Agence France-Presse/Cebu, PhilippinesGloria Arroyo was sworn in as the 14th president of the Philippines on Wednesday, pledging jobs and peace to the Southeast Asian nation laboring under crushing debt, political instability and armed rebellions.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Building an ASEAN-China strategic partnership
Building an ASEAN-China strategic partnershipS. Pushpanathan, Jakarta ASEAN-China relations started to pick up pace with the normalization of relations between China and Indonesia and then Singapore and Brunei Darussalam.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Mother kills herself after family feud
Mother kills herself after family feud JAKARTA: A 45-year-old mother set herself on fire by dousing herself with kerosene on Tuesday at 11 p.m. in her rented house in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. She died instantly and her body was sent to Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) morgue.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
*Police told to boost capability in resolving graft cases Page 2
*Police told to boost capability in resolving graft cases Page 2 *Suspects used fake documents: Police Page 4 *Rights group loses libel suit, fined Rp 50m Page 5 *Opinion polls, crystal balls and other agents of augury Page 6 *Sewerage company proposes new modular system Page 8 *Mega plays down...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
PKS supports Amien
PKS supports AmienM. Taufiqurrahman and Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta Presidential candidate Amien Rais and his running mate Siswono Yudohusodo finally won the endorsement of the Muslim-based Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen whether this support will improve their...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
[b]Track records of
Track records of the candidatesFrom Koran Tempo In the ongoing presidential campaigns, the public is fed only with favorable information about the candidates. It is therefore time for the public to know about the "minuses" of the candidates.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Rupiah Rates June 30
Rupiah Rates June 30 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,826.48 6,133.52 6,514.59 6,445.18 Brunei dollar 1 5,777.64 5,191.89 5,513.66 5,455.71 Canadian dollar 1 7,364.63 6,618.41 7,028.15 6,954.71 Swiss franc 1 7,842.90 7,049.66 7,484.58 7,407.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
South Korea, North Korea to meet to discuss nuclear issue, boost ties
South Korea, North Korea to meet to discuss nuclear issue, boost tiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ban Ki-moon will try to make further progress in improving relations with North Korea and finding a solution to the nuclear crisis, by meeting his North...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Join team to probe disruption of natural gas supply to Singpore
Join team to probe disruption of natural gas supply to SingporeThe Jakarta Post, Denpasar Oil and Gas Upstream Regulatory Body (BP Migas) said that a special team consisting of personnel from Jakarta and Singapore had been formed to investigate the disruption of the natural gas supply from West...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
1. POLICE: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42
1. POLICE: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42 Police told to get cracking on corruption 2. BAIHAKI: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Pertamina to audit books under Baihaki 3. PUTEH: 32 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 32 Aceh students, legislator call for Puteh's suspension 4.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Sidoarjo council speaker stands trial for corruption
Sidoarjo council speaker stands trial for corruptionID Nugroho, Surabaya The trial of Sidoarjo, East Java legislative council speaker Usman Iksan in a corruption scam involving more than Rp 20 billion (US$2.2 million) opened here on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
EU-SE Asia ties: Passion in the making?
EU-SE Asia ties: Passion in the making?Chris Patten, Brussels It's never easy to be told that your relationship lacks passion -- even if the criticism is not personal but rather directed at two regions of the world.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Who faces bigger threat than nuclear's?
Who faces bigger threat than nuclear's?JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is deeply concerned about the nuclear crisis on the Korean Peninsula, but had to postpone a meeting with the North Korean foreign minister in order to attend to matters with a more direct political implication.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Medco to issue Rp1.5t in bonds
Medco to issue Rp1.5t in bonds JAKARTA: Publicly listed oil and gas company PT Medco Energi Internasional will issue five-year bonds worth in total of Rp 1.5 trillion (US$159 million) in order to help finance the acquisition of Australian-based energy firm Novus Petroleum Ltd.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
West Java combats malaria in regencies
West Java combats malaria in regenciesBANDUNG: The West Java provincial administration is prioritizing the eradication of malaria in Ciamis, Tasikmalaya, Garut, Cianjur and Sukabumi regencies, provincial secretary Setia Hidayat said on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Ballot supplies ready, voters not
Ballot supplies ready, voters notMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta A week ahead of the July 5 presidential election, the General Elections Commission (KPU) announced that it had completed the distribution of polling supplies to districts, but found that not all would-be voters knew how to vote...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
EU sends more 5 July observers
EU sends more 5 July observersKurniawan Hari and Sari P. Setiogi, Jakarta An additional group of 132 poll observers have joined the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) for the July 5 presidential election.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
The special reports on the 37th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting
The special reports on the 37th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM), are prepared by The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba, Veeramalla Anjaiah, Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Adianto P. Simamora, and Ivy Susanti.Contact Information: Kornelius Purba at 0816 778 328; email: world@thejakartapost.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Indonesia, East Timor sign border accord
Indonesia, East Timor sign border accordThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and East Timor signed a border agreement on the sidelines of the 37th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM) on Wednesday. Foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda, said that the countries had resolved 90 percent of their land boundary...
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Suspect played no role in terror attacks: Medan court
Suspect played no role in terror attacks: Medan courtApriadi Gunawan, Medan A district court here acquitted on Wednesday a terror suspect of all charges of involvement in the 2000 church bombings on Christmas Eve in Medan, North Sumatra.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Sony, Taufik advance in Malaysian Open
Sony, Taufik advance in Malaysian OpenEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Indonesia top men's singles shuttlers Sony Dwi Kuncoro and Taufik Hidayat advanced easily on Wednesday to the next round of the 2004 Malaysia Open badminton championship in Kuantan.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
India says 'yes' to securing Strait
India says 'yes' to securing StraitJakarta Post, Jakarta India expressed its readiness on Wednesday to assist in providing security in the Malacca Strait, one of world's busiest sea lanes, when the three littoral states, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia, asked New Delhi to help them.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
Excerpts of the presidential dialog:
Excerpts of the presidential dialog:1. On Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh, who has been named a graft suspect:-- Megawati: To ensure the continuance of the administration and public services, he should be declared nonactive. -- Amien: He has to be declared nonactive as soon as possible.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
JP/5/DANCE
JP/5/DANCEDero dance acts as reconciliation medium in PosoRuslan Sangadji PaluA number of young women and men began forming a circle by holding their hands together. They moved in rhythm with the Doni Dole song from a cassette player and a local Poso singer.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
The Sidney Jones case
The Sidney Jones case I found several interesting things when reading an article by Jusuf Wanandi The Sidney Jones Case and the Presidency of Megawati published in The Jakarta Post of June 28.I am one of those who admire Sidney Jones and have often read her writings.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
1,500 police officers get promotion
1,500 police officers get promotion JAKARTA: In conjunction with the National Police 58th anniversary, which falls on July 1, some 1,564 officers of the Jakarta Police force were promoted on Wednesday.From the figure, 280 of them were middle-ranking officers.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
ISSI to decide between Uyun and Santia for Olympics
ISSI to decide between Uyun and Santia for OlympicsEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Indonesia was assured another slot in the 2004 Olympic Games when the Indonesian Cycling Association (ISSI) received confirmation of the wildcard from its regional counterpart.
Thu, 01 Jul 2004
More GAM prisoners to be moved
More GAM prisoners to be moved JAKARTA: The government will transfer another batch of convicted Aceh rebels to prisons outside the province, including in Kalimantan and East Nusa Tenggara."We want our brothers from Aceh to get along with other prisoners across the country that realize they are...