Archive: 24 July 2004
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Sat, 24 Jul 2004
West Sumatra councillors discuss power crisis with PLN officials
West Sumatra councillors discuss power crisis with PLN officialsSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, PadangWest Sumatra Legislative Council held a meeting on Friday with officials of state electricity company PLN's West Sumatra office to discuss the prolonged electricity crisis in West Sumatra and its two...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
3-in-1 still confusing
3-in-1 still confusingFrom KompasAt 4:30 p.m. on June 9, I was ticketed by the police on Jl. Sisingamangaraja, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. The police said that though I had entered Jl. Sudirman before 4 p.m., when it was already 4 p.m.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Consultants vital in SME development
Consultants vital in SME developmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aside from supporting regulations, business consultants have proved effective in developing small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Business English should help cultural interaction
Business English should help cultural interactionSimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta Everyday it seems that we are reminded that we live in the age of globalization and there is undeniably much truth to this. If the economy of the United States of America so much as sneezes, economies around the world may...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Inco profit triples on higher nickel price
Inco profit triples on higher nickel priceRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Publicly listed PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco), a local subsidiary of the world's second largest Canada-based nickel company Inco Ltd.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Sutiyoso plans for 'smoke-free' Jakarta
Sutiyoso plans for 'smoke-free' JakartaDamar Harsanto, JakartaJakarta could be a "smoke-free city" soon as the Sutiyoso administration is planning to ban all cigarette smoking in public places."We have to protect those who are not smoking from the danger of cigarette smoke," Governor Sutiyoso said...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Import of raffinose
Import of raffinose News reports said on Thursday that at least 40 food and drink producers have been facing problems due to a shortage of the raw material raffinose.For instance, food producer Garuda has been forced to reexport some 2,000 tons of raffinose, which had arrived at Tanjung Priok port...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Mahaputri to hold international event
Mahaputri to hold international event JAKARTA: Local women's basketball club Mahaputri Britama will hold an international women's basketball invitation scheduled for Aug. 9-12 at the Kelapa Gading Sports Mall in North Jakarta.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Central Java and Yogya face drought and crop failure
Central Java and Yogya face drought and crop failureSuherdjoko and Slamet Susanto, Semarang/YogyakartaThe dry season has started in Central Java and Yogyakarta, leading to critical water shortages and serious damage to rice crops, officials say.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
People in Batam swimming with loan sharks
People in Batam swimming with loan sharksFadli, BatamMany small-time traders and businesspeople in the Riau provincial city of Batam continue to turn to loan sharks when they need money, even though they know they will be charged exorbitant interest rates.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
RI junior shuttlers still hope for clean sweep at Milo open
RI junior shuttlers still hope for clean sweep at Milo openMoch. N. Kurniawan, Medan, North Sumatra Indonesia still stands a chance of making a clean sweep of all five titles up for grabs in the US$11,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open 2004 championships after the home teenagers advanced to the...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Aussie firm to produce film on Bali blast
Aussie firm to produce film on Bali blastAgencies, Sydney, AustraliaAustralian production house Kennedy Miller announced plans on Friday to dramatize the ground-breaking hunt for the Bali bombers in a four-hour television feature.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Taiwan, China squabble over U.S. arms sales, missing tourists
Taiwan, China squabble over U.S. arms sales, missing touristsAgencies, Taipei/Kuala LumpurTaiwan squabbled with China over a missing group of Chinese tourists and other issues on Friday, while new poll results showed that about 70 percent of Taiwanese believe Beijing is unfriendly toward their...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Bodybuilders plead for KONI recognition ahead of SEAG
Bodybuilders plead for KONI recognition ahead of SEAGEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The newly established Indonesian Bodybuilding Federation's (FBI) plan to compete in the Southeast Asian Games is unlikely to materialize unless the National Sports Council (KONI) endorses it as a member sport.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Megawati's bargaining position
Megawati's bargaining position The invitation from the House of Representatives to the two presidential candidates who will go on to the second round of the presidential election on Sept. 20 to present their likely Cabinet formations should they win the election (Kompas, July 15) is worth...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Police raid two houses in Donggala
Police raid two houses in Donggala PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police officers raided two houses in Tulo subdistrict, Donggala regency, some 12 kilometers south of Palu, after receiving a tip that those responsible for the recent murder of a Christian minister were hiding in the houses.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Lawmakers smell fishy deal behind mining regulation
Lawmakers smell fishy deal behind mining regulationFitri Wulandari, Jakarta A group of legislators suspect that some of their colleagues have been bribed into approving the governmental regulation in lieu of law which allows open pit mining in protected forest areas.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Affordable education demanded by children
Affordable education demanded by childrenLeony Aurora , JakartaChildren worry about many things, but how their parents will be able to pay for their education seems to be at the top of the list.This issue was raised on Friday during a dialog held in observance of National Children's Day by children...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Child abuse affects poor, rich alike
Child abuse affects poor, rich alikeDewi Santoso, JakartaIt is generally thought that neglected children come from poor families, yet, in reality, wealth is no guarantee that a person can recognize a child's basic rights.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
BPK says new govt can reopen banking scandals
BPK says new govt can reopen banking scandalsZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) is conducting an audit into a government policy that allows former bank owners to escape prosecution over misused liquidity aid, in a move that may pave the way for the next government to reopen the...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Bantul honors tradition in 173rd anniversary
Bantul honors tradition in 173rd anniversarySlamet Susanto, YogyakartaBantul regency has celebrated its 173rd anniversary in a somewhat unusual manner.In an official, solemn ceremony held on Wednesday at Trirenggo Square, which is located right in front of the regent's official residence, all the...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
HIV/AIDS harm reduction project launched
HIV/AIDS harm reduction project launchedP.C. Naommy, JakartaThe controversial harm reduction program to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among injecting drug users (IDUs) has been put on trial in a pilot project launched on Friday.Operational head of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) Comr. Gen.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Birth certificate campaign launched
Birth certificate campaign launchedFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaIn commemoration of National Children's Day, which fell on Friday, the government launched a nationwide campaign to provide free birth certificates.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Auto-theft ring apprehended
Auto-theft ring apprehended JAKARTA: Pamulang Police revealed on Friday they had arrested six men suspected of belonging to auto theft groups operating in the area.Five suspects, identified as Supriyadi, Musonif, Andriansyah, Pei Permana and Usup, apparently belong Lebak I, Lebak II and Lebak III...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Nine parties submit fund reports
Nine parties submit fund reports JAKARTA: Only nine of 24 political parties that contested the April 5 legislative election have submitted their audited campaign fund reports, the General Elections Commission (KPU) disclosed on Friday.KPU member Mulyana W.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 When will investors give RI a break Sisira Jayasuriya and Chris Manning Canberra 2. Pro26 -- Fighting the "New" terrorism 1 x 48 Broader strategy needed to fight "New" terrorism Joseph S. Nye Project Syndicate3.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
85 village heads accused of graft
85 village heads accused of graft INDRAMAYU, West Java: A government official here alleged on Friday that 85 village heads in Indramayu regency had embezzled Rp 557 million (US$58,631) in land and building tax revenue since 2002.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Malaysian police say JI militants regrouping
Malaysian police say JI militants regroupingReuters, Kuala LumpurRemnants of the al Qaeda-linked Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) are regrouping and planning more terror attacks in Southeast Asia despite the arrest of their leaders, Malaysia's police intelligence chief said on Friday.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
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Business English should help cultural interaction Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta2. Yandi -- Where do tomatoes come from? 2 X 30 Children in urban areas need to be reintroduced to nature Paramita Atmodiwirjo and Yandi Andri Yatmo Jakarta
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
1. BREW 1 -- 3 x 18
1. BREW 1 -- 3 x 18 Bantul marks its 173rd anniversary in style 2. BREW 2 -- 2 x 28 Snails, jellyfish a fine catch for Gunungkidul fisherfolk
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Disappointed by Civil
Disappointed by Civil Code translation I have just bought The Indonesian Civil Code, an English translation of the Indonesian Civil Code, published by PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama (June, 2004).To my amazement, I have found the following mistakes in the first few pages:* "... is not dependent to" ...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
City to close down unprofitable markets
City to close down unprofitable marketsDamar Harsanto, JakartaPoor conditions and poor services have prompted city market operator PD Pasar Jaya to close down some 50 non-lucrative traditional markets through a "modernization" scheme.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Watchdog calls on House to stop deliberating TNI bill
Watchdog calls on House to stop deliberating TNI billTiarma Siboro, JakartaThe Parliament Watchdog joined the opposition to the amended bill on the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Friday, calling on the House of Representatives not to push for a deliberation due to time constraints.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
'Talent shows give chance to express'
'Talent shows give chance to express'Audiences, particularly women and teenagers, have warmed to talent shows. They keep track of their favorite contestant -- even sending SMSs in support -- in much the same way as one would tune in to watch the plot of a TV drama unfold.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
JP/7/LET
JP/7/LETDisappointed in PangandaranFrom KompasSome time ago, I went to Pangandaran beach with some friends. Unfortunately, the trip was spoiled by the bad conduct of a motorized vessel provider. We were told that for Rp 20,000 per person we could tour the Pangandaran waters, and for another Rp...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Dog, guard team up to foil robbery
Dog, guard team up to foil robbery JAKARTA: A guard foiled a robbery attempt in the wee hours of Friday at a house on Jl. Saidi in Cipete, South Jakarta, by making the house owner's dog bark, which scared away three armed robbers.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Panwaslu warns about possible vote recount
Panwaslu warns about possible vote recountKurniawan Hari, JakartaThe Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) warned on Friday of long delays in finalizing vote counting if the Supreme Court declared invalid a General Elections Commission (KPU) circular on double-punched ballot papers.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Ante up in runoff coalition lobbying
Ante up in runoff coalition lobbyingFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, JakartaLobbying among politicians has intensified in the past few days, with vice presidential candidate Siswono Yudohusodo and several Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) clerics being the latest group of people to meet President...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Official sounds alarm on illegal medicines
Official sounds alarm on illegal medicines JAMBI: Dozens of illegal medicines from China have been sold openly in Jambi province over the last several weeks, a government official said on Friday.Darwin Karim, head of the Jambi Food and Drug Monitoring Agency, said the medicines had been declared...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Malaysia to carry out massive deportation by year end
Malaysia to carry out massive deportation by year endJasbant Singh, Associated Press/Kuala LumpurMalaysia hopes to launch a campaign before the end of the year to detain and deport more than a million illegal workers, mostly from neighboring Indonesia, a minister said on Friday.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Thailand needs time to bring peace to south
Thailand needs time to bring peace to southPaul Holmes, Reuters/Pattani, ThailandThailand may need at least 10 years to bring full peace to the mainly Muslim south, where nearly 300 people have been killed in a burst of violence since January, Defense Minister Chetta Thanajaro said on Friday.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Children in urban areas need to be reintroduced to nature
Children in urban areas need to be reintroduced to natureParamita Atmodiwirjo and Yandi Andri Yatmo, Jakarta If you ask an elementary school pupil in Jakarta where tomatoes come from, do not be surprised if he replies "From the supermarket".
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Rupiah Rates July 23
Rupiah Rates July 23 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,817.52 6,098.85 6,492.47 6,423.67 Brunei dollar 1 5,554.71 4,969.75 5,289.87 5,234.44 Canadian dollar 1 7,249.87 6,486.71 6,904.20 6,832.19 Swiss franc 1 7,639.90 6,836.59 7,275.64 7,200.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Indonesian maid dies in HK
Indonesian maid dies in HK HONG KONG: An Indonesian domestic helper died on Friday after falling from her employer' apartment when she was bringing in the laundry.Police spokeswoman Carrie So said the death of the 23-year-old maid appears to have been an accident as the woman was standing on a...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
1. EMPU 1x35
1. EMPU 1x35 Tjokrowasito: A 100 years of gamelan 2. CLASSIC 1x45 More classical acts crossing over 3. GUESS1 1x30 Jorja Fox back on 'CSI' 4. GUESS2 1x30 Alley gets fat actress job
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Public schools and the public
Public schools and the publicArdimas Sasdi, Jakarta The new academic year, which began this week, marked the end of a tiring and costly struggle for many students and their parents. This happened because the era of stiff competition to enter the right school, including public schools, is not only a...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Amien Rais throws in the towel on election
Amien Rais throws in the towel on electionKurniawan Hari, JakartaAlthough the July 5 election results have not yet been announced, presidential candidate Amien Rais acknowledged defeat on Friday and is set to meet front-runners Megawati Soekarnoputri and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to discuss their...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Terror law 'against constitution'
Terror law 'against constitution'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaThe Constitutional Court said on Friday the retroactive principle of the Antiterrorism Law used to convict Bali bombers was against the Constitution.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
1. Inco (4x10)
1. Inco (4x10) Inco profit triples on nickel price 2. Perta (1x36) KPPU to probe Pertamina tanker sale 3. ADB (1x36) Consultants vital in SME development
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
How much does that gold ring cost?
How much does that gold ring cost? Ibu Masna, mother of four children, traveled to Jakarta from her village on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on July 21 to report the abuses of the world's most profitable gold miner on her community to the National Police and Ministry of Health.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Museum to hold painting exhibition
Museum to hold painting exhibition JAKARTA: The Jakarta Historical Museum, better known as the Fatahillah Museum, will hold a month-long painting exhibition on the history of the capital, featuring works by painter/sculptor Harjadi S. The exhibition starts on July 25 and ends on Aug. 25.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
TV Today: Saturday, July 24, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, July 24, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing9:00 Religious Teachings10:00 Talk Show11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Photo exhibit looks at life of Yogya
Photo exhibit looks at life of YogyaYOGYAKARTA: Dozens of local photographers will take part in a weeklong photo exhibition on the fourth floor of the Gramedia book store building on Jl. Jenderal Sudirman from July 25 to July 31.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, July 24, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, July 24, 2004Yogyakarta Arts Festival Music: Traditional music Jroning Salah (Sositet Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, 7:30 p.m., July 29).Theaters: Sumpah by Teater Komunitas S@tu (Sositet Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, 7:30 p.m., July 27).
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Hydrogen economy -- so near and yet so far
Hydrogen economy -- so near and yet so far Michael Richardson The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore When some of the world's leading oil companies and car makers take a bet on a new type of fuel, something promising is happening on the global energy front.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Corruption cases abound in local councils
Corruption cases abound in local councilsThe Jakarta Post, Makassar/Pelembang/Pekanbaru/SamarindaProsecutors are unearthing more evidence of endemic corruption in provincial administrations involving potential losses to the state of billions of rupiah, with dozens of local councillors and...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2When will investors give Indonesia a break?Sisira Jayasuriya and Chris Manning Canberra The recent announcement by the Investment Coordinating Board Chairman that foreign direct investment (FDI) was down by one- third in the first half of 2004 is hardly news these days (The Jakarta Post,...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
TB sufferers lack access to drugs
TB sufferers lack access to drugsMulta Fidrus, TangerangAt least 19 tuberculosis (TB) patients in Bayur village, Periuk district, said they had not received proper medical treatment because they couldn't afford to travel to the public health center in the district.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Astra, Stanchart to buy Permata
Astra, Stanchart to buy PermataRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Astra International, the country's largest automotive assembler and distributor, announced on Friday that it had formed a consortium with United Kingdom-based Standard Chartered Bank (Stanchart) to bid for a controlling...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Neles Tebay
Neles Tebay Rome2. Shane -- Wolves, lambs, and accountability in Aceh 2 x 30 Swedish court's acquittal of Hasan, and accountability for abuses in Aceh Shane Joshua Barter Bangkok
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Hasyim touted to replace Hamzah
Hasyim touted to replace Hamzah SEMARANG: Disappointed with the unforeseeable defeat in the presidential election, the Central Java chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) has nominated vice presidential candidate Hasyim Muzadi to replace party chairman Hamzah Haz.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Public reluctant to go to new govt offices
Public reluctant to go to new govt officesWahyuana, BekasiIt has been a month since the Bekasi administration relocated to Sukamahi in Cikarang, but residents are still reluctant to approach the new government offices.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
1. PANEL: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. PANEL: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS 9/11 panel report elicits praise, carping 2. BPK: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS BPK says new govt can reopen banking scandals 3. MLAYSIA: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS KL to carry out massive deportation by year end 4. SUSUL: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS Hoarding prohibited as flood worsens 5.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Proposed headings:
Proposed headings:- CEO SUITE: Combining luxuries and comforts with true human touchLocating the right serviced office in Jakarta may seem easy and simple with the existence and options of several serviced- office providers in the city, but finding the right provider requires an extra effort since...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
1 x 40
1 x 40 Corruption cases abound in local councils JP/5/DRY3 x 17 C. Java and Yogya face drought and crop failure JP/5/PLN2 x 34 North Sumatra councillors discuss power crisis with PLN officials JP/5/RENTEN1 x 47 People in Batam swimming with loan sharks JP/5/clash3 x 10 Brothers killed in youth...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Suzuki cheap MPV enters market
Suzuki cheap MPV enters marketTony Hotland, JakartaCompetition among car manufacturers in the popular multipurpose vehicle (MPV) market segment will surely get tougher after Suzuki launched on Friday its newest model, Suzuki APV, which carries a price tag of below Rp 100 million (about US$11,025).
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
KPU ready to hold manual vote count
KPU ready to hold manual vote countM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaThirty provinces have submitted their manual vote tally to the General Elections Commission (KPU), a commission official said.The commission is planning to hold the manual count on Saturday (today) and announce the official result of the...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Abstention mars democracy
Abstention mars democracyFrom Koran Tempo The rising number of people, currently estimated at 34 percent, refusing to exercise their right to vote in the presidential election, or the golput group as they are locally called, is a political phenomenon worthy of note.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Traveling night fair full of wonder, fun
Traveling night fair full of wonder, funEvi Mariani, JakartaThe ongoing night fair in Tanjung Barat, South Jakarta, is no Disneyland; it is not even fair to compare it with Dunia Fantasi in Ancol. Some visitors might see it as cheap, with its little Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, ghost house and...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Brothers killed in youth clash
Brothers killed in youth clashApriadi Gunawan, MedanA man and his younger brother were killed and four others sustained stab wounds in a clash early on Friday between supporters of youth groups in Medan, North Sumatra.Medan Police chief of detectives Adj. Comr.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Snails, jellyfish a fine catch for Gunungkidul fisherfolk
Snails, jellyfish a fine catch for Gunungkidul fisherfolkSinggir Kartana, Contributor/Gunungkidul, YogyakartaAfter dusk, fisherman Sarimun is still busy removing sea snails and jellyfish from his net and putting them in two separate containers.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Eight GAM members surrender to TNI
Eight GAM members surrender to TNI BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Eight suspected members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) surrendered to the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Friday, a military spokesman in Aceh said.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Bombers' lawyers hail ruling on Antiterrorism Law
Bombers' lawyers hail ruling on Antiterrorism LawThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/DenpasarLawyers representing Bali bombing convicts welcomed on Friday the Constitutional Court's ruling in a separate appellate case that the law under which their clients were charged was not constitutional.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Jakarta shares end higher; Telkom, Inco lead gains
Jakarta shares end higher; Telkom, Inco lead gainsDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended higher on Friday, with gains in telecommunications and mining blue chips boosting the main index, dealers said.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
2 heads
2 heads 1. KOMA -- 3 x 15 Teater Koma on stage again with 'Republik Togog' 2. REGGAE -- 2 x 35 Once a chiefly Jamaican export, reggae taken up by European artists
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
KPPU to probe Pertamina tanker sale
KPPU to probe Pertamina tanker saleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Committee (KPPU) will carry out an initial inquiry into possible violations of the business competition law by state oil and gas firm Pertamina in the controversial sale of two supertankers.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
City's population data out of date
City's population data out of dateFrom Koran TempoIt is now time for the Jakarta administration to improve its population data. In particular, family cards should be updated because many family members have died or moved to other places.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Teater Koma on stage again with 'Republik Togog'
Teater Koma on stage again with 'Republik Togog'Bambang Asrini Widjanarko, Contributor/JakartaTeater Koma is ready to weave its magic again. Its 103rd production, called Republik Togog, is coming to town and is expected to entertain and politically "enlighten" audiences -- particularly appropriate...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Unresolved Papua issue: A challenge for the new President
Unresolved Papua issue: A challenge for the new PresidentNeles Tebay Rome Papua is not a determining factor in the presidential campaign as it has a very small number of voters. Neither Megawati Soekarnoputri or Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono need to pay too much attention to wooing voters from among the...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Munawir Sjadzali dies at 78
Munawir Sjadzali dies at 78The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer minister of religious affairs and chairman of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Munawir Sjadzali, 78, died on Friday at Pondok Indah Hospital, after six weeks of treatment for a stroke.Munawir died at 11:20 a.m.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
;BAMBANG ASRINI WIDJANARKO;
;BAMBANG ASRINI WIDJANARKO; ANPAc..r.. Entertainment-Koma-TeaterJP/18/KOMA 'Republik Togog' Bambang Asrini Widjanarko Contributor/Jakarta Teater Koma is ready to weave its magic again. Its 103rd production, called Republik Togog, is coming to town and is expected to entertain and politically...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Medical exams find 'no Minamata symptoms'
Medical exams find 'no Minamata symptoms'A. Junaidi and Abdul Khalik, JakartaA preliminary medical examination of four Minahasa residents who were believed to have fallen ill due to severe pollution in Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, found no symptoms of Minamata disease, such as cramps or nerve damage,...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Archer body hopes for modest run in Athens
Archer body hopes for modest run in AthensEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Given the mediocre performance by its archers in Turkey last week, the Indonesian Archery Association (Perpani) will now be happy if Rina Dewi Puspitasari and Lockonecko make the second round at the Athens Olympics.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
No more funds for election, KPU says
No more funds for election, KPU says JAKARTA: The Ministry of Finance said on Thursday that it was unlikely it would disburse the additional Rp 418 billion requested by the General Elections Commission (KPU), which the KPU requires to organize the election runoff on Sept. 20.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Zaytun residents not interested in revote
Zaytun residents not interested in revote BANDUNG: Registration for a presidential revote at the Al- Zaytun Islamic boarding school in Indramayu regency closed on Thursday with none of the school's residents signing up to recast their ballots.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Tjokrowasito: A 100 years of gamelan
Tjokrowasito: A 100 years of gamelanTarko Sudiarno, YogyakartaThe sound of a small chime rang out at the residence of Ki Tjokrowasito, the Javanese gamelan master, followed by the sound of people rushing to his bedroom.