Archive: 26 July 2004
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Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kayu Aro surviving, still brewing
Kayu Aro surviving, still brewing Syofiardi Bachyul J.B., The Jakarta Post/Kerinci, Jambi The siren roared at 6:30 a.m., breaking the silence of a cold morning. It came from the tea factory. Tea leaf pickers, mostly women, hurried one after another along a pathway leading to a section of the tea plantation where they work. They wore broad-rimmed hats, jackets and plastic coats to keep warm.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Most security guards not well-trained: Police
Most security guards not well-trained: Police Evi Mariani, Jakarta The high crime rate in the city has prompted some owners of luxurious houses to hire security guards. However, most guards are not that useful when confronted with fearless robbers. This month alone, three houses that had guards in upscale South Jakarta were robbed. The robbers overcame the uniformed security guards by pointing sharp weapons at them. "The guards are probably not well-trained ...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2: When will investors give RI a break
Part 1 of 2: When will investors give RI 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, July 15). It is just further confirmation that investors continue to shun Indonesia, one of Asia's proud, "tiger" economies until the 1997 Asian Economic Crisis.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
More workers arrive from KL
More workers arrive from KL SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The deportation of Indonesian workers from Malaysia has continued, with 1,000 to 3,000 arriving every day in Nunukan regency, East Kalimantan, a local official said on Saturday.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Spider-Man' scales 25-story building
'Spider-Man' scales 25-story building The Jakarta Post, Jakarta French 'Spider-Man' Alain Robert amazed thousands of Jakartans when he climbed on Sunday the 25-story Indosat building on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, without any safety equipment. Using only his bare hands and feet, the 42-year-old urban climber finished his stunt within only 25 minutes, to the cheers of spectators.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Diabetes on the rise in East Java
Diabetes on the rise in East Java ID Nugroho, Surabaya Didik Abdullah was confused. A cut on his right knee was not healing; in fact, it was getting worse and had begun to reek. His wife and two children, who had been patient with him, began to complain about the odor. "Two weeks ago I decided to visit Dr. Soetomo Hospital for medical treatment," said the 52-years-old resident of Surabaya. Abdullah said he never even suspected he might have diabetes.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia takes only one title in Milo Open
Indonesia takes only one title in Milo Open Moch. N. Kurniawan, Medan, North Sumatra Host Indonesia managed to secure only one title, in the mixed doubles final, at the US$11,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open 2004 badminton championships on Sunday, down from four titles last year.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/LET
JP/7/LET Disappointed in Pangandaran From Kompas Some 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 10,000 we would be taken to the protected forest area. We agreed to take three modest motorized boats. Unfortunately, we found the forest neglected.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt destroys 120 tons of beef
Govt destroys 120 tons of beef BEKASI: Customs authorities burned 120 tons of decaying beef illegally imported from the U.S. on Friday evening, but no stern measures have been taken against the importers. The incineration took place at the Husbandry Quarantine Center in Rawa Benteng, Bekasi. "The five containers of beef worth Rp 1.2 billion (US$134,831) were imported by two companies," said Soedirman A Ghani, acting head of the customs office at Tanjung Priok Port I.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. 5CHILD (2X24)
1. 5CHILD (2X24) Child trafficking, violence rampant in Jambi, East Java 2. 5DIABET (3x12) Diabetes on the rise in East Java 3. 5WATER (2x30) Clean water business in Gunungkidul thrives during drought
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Commission asked to extend campaign period to 30 days
Commission asked to extend campaign period to 30 days Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta The Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) called on the General Elections Commission (KPU) on Sunday to extend the length of the official campaign for the runoff election to allow more time for voters to study and be informed about the candidates' manifestos. The KPU has allocated only three days for campaigning during the runoff election.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cellular business shows unstoppable growth
Cellular business shows unstoppable growth Tony Hotland, Jakarta Boosted by declining phone rates and the entry of more sophisticated handset technology, the number of cellular subscribers rose by 5.1 million, or 28 percent, to 23.4 million in the first half of the year, from 18.3 million last year.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, July 26, 2004
TV Program: Monday, July 26, 2004 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Dialogue 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 11:30 Doing Business 12:00 p.m. Documentary 1:00 News: Berita Siang 3:00 English News Service 4:00 Children Drama 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 8:00 TV Drama 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Jazz 10:30 Music 11:00 Talk Show: Mimbar Indonesia TPI 5:30 a.m.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court clarifies
Supreme Court clarifies With reference to the news item published in The Jakarta Post on July 20, titled Eight Supreme Court officials take oaths, it is written in the seventh paragraph: "Mariana will assist ... etc., and was elected despite her controversial 2000 track record, when she allegedly accepted a huge bribe from a Jakarta developer. She has denied the allegation".
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
New bird flu cases have no effect on poultry market
New bird flu cases have no effect on poultry market Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The reemergence of bird flu cases in some parts of the country has not depressed the local poultry market, as consumers seem to be more confident now with the precautionary measures taken by the government, according to an industry expert.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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 responding to.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Abstention mars democracy
Abstention mars democracy From 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. While during the New Order some people chose to abstain as they considered the Soeharto regime undemocratic, this year's direct legislative and presidential elections are the most democratic ever.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. KPU: 55 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 15
1. KPU: 55 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 15 Candidates stay cool awaiting election results 2. TERROR: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Bali bombers will never walk free: Minister 3. MILO: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Indonesia takes only one title in Milo Open 4. NEWMONT: 40 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 30 Newmont case another blow to mining
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singapore Petroleum buys RI firm
Singapore Petroleum buys RI firm SINGAPORE: Oil producer and refiner Singapore Petroleum Co. has bought an Indonesian subsidiary of U.S.-based gas and oil giant El Paso Corp. for US$23.2 million, SPC said on Saturday. Coastal Indonesian Sampang owns a 40 percent working interest in oil and gas fields off the East Java coast. The move "will provide a more stable earnings stream in the long run," SPC chief executive officer Koh Ban Heng told The Straits Times.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Child trafficking, violence rampant in Jambi, East Java
Child trafficking, violence rampant in Jambi, East Java Jon Afrizal and Indra Harsaputra, Jambi/Surabaya The celebration of National Children's Day on Friday, may be already over, but there is work to be done, for people of all walks of life in the country, especially the government on issues that need to be addressed immediately. The two issues the government must address are trafficking of children and violence toward children in the country, especially in Jambi and East Java provinces.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ford to build plant in China
Ford to build plant in China SHANGHAI: Ford Motor Co.'s plan to build a third auto plant in China with the cooperation of Japan's Mazda Motor reflects foreign carmakers continued ambitions in the world's fastest growing market. The deal signed on Thursday means that Ford is moving ahead with its previously announced US$1billion expansion in China as it seeks to catch U.S. rival General Motors Corp and Germany's Volkswagen AG.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
'State should take responsibility'
'State should take responsibility' Law No. 23/2002 on child protection stipulates that the government, families and parents must protect children's rights to choose and freedom to develop their creativity. In observance of National Children's Day, which fell on July 23, The Jakarta Post asked parents how well a child's rights are protected: Nurillah, 49, is a former teacher. The mother of four is married to an official at the Ministry of National Education. They live on Jl. H.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Foreign firms enter Banten
Foreign firms enter Banten TANGERANG: Ten foreign companies operating in Banten province will expand their businesses in the near future, creating employment for 1,384 people. The companies produce textiles and textile byproducts, processed foods, building materials and machines. "These expansion investments are worth US$55 million," Muhadi, head of the province's capital investment coordinating board (BKPMD), told The Jakarta Post on Friday.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia to build broadband facilities
Malaysia to build broadband facilities KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will sink 800 million ringgit (US$210.52 million) into broadband facilities to expand the service to rural areas and roll out faster access to the Internet, reports said Saturday. Energy, Communications and Multimedia Minister Lim Keng Yaik was quoted by the New Straits Times as saying broadband penetration nationwide was very low at only 0.44 percent, compared with 48 percent in neighboring Singapore and 60 percent in South Korea.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Papua issue a challenge for the new president
Papua issue a challenge for the new president Neles 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 some two million indigenous Papuans as these only account for one percent of the total number of voters in the country.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Permata Bank glitters like precious jewel
Permata Bank glitters like precious jewel Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta They don't call it permata (jewel) for nothing. Bank Permata is glittering like a precious jewel. The government's 71 percent stake in the bank, which is one of the assets the Indonesian Banking Restructuring Agency (IBRA) failed to sell, has drawn huge interest, not only from foreigners but also from locals.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Abstainers may reach 60%: Gus Dur
Abstainers may reach 60%: Gus Dur YOGYAKARTA: Former President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid forecast on Saturday that the number of people likely to abstain from voting in the second round of the presidential election on Sept. 20 could be as high as 60 percent. "Based on an analysis by my staff, the number of poll abstainers will rise significantly, reaching 50 percent to 60 percent," said Gus Dur, who is also the chief patron of the National Awakening Party (PKB).
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Six councillors to go on trial soon
Six councillors to go on trial soon BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Prosecutors at Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Prosecutor's Office handed over to the court on Saturday the case files of a Rp 5.7 billion (US$ 600,000) graft case that involved six councillors to the Banda Aceh District Court. Besides the case files, the prosecutors also handed over to the court evidence, including Rp 125 million cash and several cars.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police say JI planning more attacks in Indonesia
Police say JI planning more attacks in Indonesia Abdul Khalik, Jakarta Several members of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) network are still planning to launch terror attacks in various parts of the country despite the arrest of some of their leaders, a senior police officer said. JI is listed by the United Nations as an organization that is linked to the Al Qaeda terrorist group. National Police Director of Counterterrorism Brig.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Anwar's daughter seeks support in U.S.
Anwar's daughter seeks support in U.S. USA: As Malaysia's ex-deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim grimaces in pain in prison, his daughter Nurul Izzah is in the United States lobbying for support to have him travel to Germany for critical back surgery. The determined 23-year-old Nurul has met officials at the White House, the State Department and Congress as well as human rights groups, asking them to prod the Malaysian government to allow Anwar to seek treatment abroad.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
3-in-1 still confusing
3-in-1 still confusing From Kompas At 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. in the area I should have left the road via an alternative street. Many car drivers were ticketed on the same afternoon, meaning that part of the public and the police have different perceptions of the three-in-one traffic rule.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australia and Malaysia to assess free trade deal prospects
Australia and Malaysia to assess free trade deal prospects Agence France-Presse Sydney Australia and Malaysia will examine the possibility of a free trade agreement on Monday at a meeting of senior government officials, Trade Minister Mark Vaile's office said. Vaile will meet his Malaysian counterpart Rafidah Aziz in Melbourne on Monday at the 11th meeting of the Australia-Malaysia joint trade committee.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rudijanto
Rudijanto Contributor/Jakarta Toyota's recent announcement that it is to introduce a new car called the International Multipurpose Vehicle (IMV) has created great curiosity in the domestic automotive market, even though the company has yet to unveil the specifications and design of the new vehicle. Previously, Toyota and Daihatsu successfully played the same game with their respective Avanza and Xenia models. The announcement of new city cars resulted in a long list of orders.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Street carnival fails to draw crowds due lack of promotion
Street carnival fails to draw crowds due lack of promotion Damar Harsanto, Jakarta Karnaval Jakarta, staged to mark the end of month-long festivities for the city's 477th anniversary, which fell on June 22, failed to attract large crowds. The organizing committee placed the blame mainly on lack of promotion. Thousands of onlookers flocked to several spots along Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan and Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, on Sunday afternoon as the main parade started.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/2/zaytun
JP/2/zaytun Probe into Al-Zaytun revote boycott urged Nana Rukmana Indramayu More than 11,500 voters from the Al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school boycotted the presidential election revote on Sunday, but committee officials declared the poll results valid, while observers called for a criminal investigation into the matter. No voters had shown up to cast ballots by the 1 p.m. deadline. Thirty-nine polling stations had been set up outside the school complex in Indramayu, West Java.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Newmont case 'another blow to mining'
Newmont case 'another blow to mining' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Controversy over Newmont's operations, sparked by allegations from non-governmental organizations that the firm polluted waters in North Sulawesi, has dealt another blow to the nation's mining industry and hurt investment in the sector, an official and expert said on Sunday.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Voters boycott revote at Al-Zaytun
Voters boycott revote at Al-Zaytun Nana Rukmana, Indramayu More than 11,500 voters from the Al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school boycotted the presidential election revote on Sunday, but committee officials declared the poll results valid, while observers called for a criminal investigation into the matter. No voters had shown up to cast ballots by the 1 p.m. deadline. Thirty-nine polling stations had been set up outside the school complex in Indramayu, West Java.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Guards accompany busway passengers
Guards accompany busway passengers JAKARTA: Busway operator Transjakarta started assigning guards on buses on Monday to ensure onboard security. Company director Irzal Z Djamal said one guard would be assigned to each bus from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. "In between those hours, during peak hours, we will deploy two guards," he was quoted as saying by the city's official news portal Beritajakarta.com on Friday.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hospitals, firms accused of polluting rivers
Hospitals, firms accused of polluting rivers Wahyuana , Bekasi The stench along the Kalimalang River that runs beside a road linking Bekasi and Jakarta had long been overlooked by residents and motorists until the Bekasi environmental management agency found hazardous levels of toxic substances in the river. A recent investigation held by the agency revealed that two hospitals and 12 companies located outside the industrial zone are allegedly responsible for the river pollution.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rossi must check Biaggi charge at Donington
Rossi must check Biaggi charge at Donington Reuters, London World champion Valentino Rossi must check the resurgent Max Biaggi at the British Grand Prix at Donington Park on Sunday if he is to retain his slender lead in the MotoGP championship. The Italian pair have long enjoyed a fierce rivalry and although the days are gone when it spilled over into off-track brawling, as happened at Barcelona in 2001, Rossi's switch to Yamaha this season has added a little more spice.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
The use of seat belts mandatory
The use of seat belts mandatory KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The use of seat belt will be mandatory in September this year for private car owners in Southeast Sulawesi province, while for public transportation drivers and passengers, they have to begin wearing seat belts in October. The decision was made in a meeting between government offices and agencies in the province, including the transportation office, public transportation association and provincial police.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Camera cell phones keep getting better
Camera cell phones keep getting better Zatni Arbi, Contributor/zatni@cbn.net.id Contrary to what some might think, I don't change my cell phone very often. My current cell phone is a Nokia 6800, which, at one point in the past almost got crushed by a cab I had just ridden in. Luckily some passerby saw the cell phone fall out of my pocket as I alit from the taxi. It landed just in front of the rear tire.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thai future may rest with Effenberg
Thai future may rest with Effenberg BANGKOK : Former German midfield stalwart Stefan Effenberg has targeted 2010 as a breakout year for football in Asia and in particular Thailand, saying he has just the ticket to help them get to the World Cup finals in six years time.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will sink 800 million ringgit (US210.52
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will sink 800 million ringgit (US210.52 million) into broadband facilities to expand the service to rural areas and roll out faster access to the Internet, reports said Saturday. Energy, Communications and Multimedia Minister Lim Keng Yaik was quoted by the New Straits Times as saying broadband penetration nationwide was very low at only 0.44 percent, compared with 48 percent in neighboring Singapore and 60 percent in South Korea.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Religious leaders told to join AIDS campaign
Religious leaders told to join AIDS campaign Sari P. Setiogi, Jakarta Unlike in other countries, people living with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia are ostracized by religious leaders, who should play a pivotal role in the fight against the virus. "We often meet religious leaders who stigmatize people with HIV/AID as unforgivable sinners.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Abstainers may reach 60%: Gus Dur
Abstainers may reach 60%: Gus Dur YOGYAKARTA: Former President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid forecast on Saturday that the number of people likely to abstain from voting in the second round of the presidential election on Sept. 20 could be as high as 60 percent. "Based on an analysis by my staff, the number of poll abstainers will rise significantly, reaching 50 percent to 60 percent," said Gus Dur, who is also the chief patron of the National Awakening Party (PKB).
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hot spots drop to six after rain
Hot spots drop to six after rain BENGKULU: Recent heavy rain in Bengkulu province has reduced the number of fires in the province to six spots from 21 spots in June. Soegito, the head of Bengkulu forestry office, said on Saturday that the rain, which fell during dry season this year, was unexpected. "The rain here over the last few days ago is due to the change in climate in South Asian countries that caused flooding in, for example, Benggala, India.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/R. Berto Wedhatama
JP/R. Berto Wedhatama REAL-LIFE SPIDERMAN: French urban climber Alain Robert, nicknamed spiderman, scales the 27-story, 110-meter high PT Indonesian Satellite Corp. (Indosat) building on Jl. Merdeka Barat in Central Jakarta. Sunday's stunt was part of the company's promotional launch of its new mobile phone network in Jakarta.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
British navy ships dock in Philippines
British navy ships dock in Philippines PHILIPPINES: Two British navy ships docked in a former U.S. naval base north of the Philippines capital Manila on Sunday for joint exercises with local forces. HMS Exeter and RFA Grey Hover will stay in Subic port for four days on a goodwill visit and to demonstrate their ability to operate in areas such as the Asia-Pacific, port officials said.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidates stay cool ahead of election results
Candidates stay cool ahead of election results Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta The two presidential election front-runners appear set to take their success in their stride, while supporters of the candidates who are likely to be eliminated from the race say they have no special plans for when the General Elections Commission (KPU) announces the results of the July 5 election on Monday.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australia threatens to suspend East Timor gas and oil talks
Australia threatens to suspend East Timor gas and oil talks Agence France-Presse, Sydney Australia's foreign minister threatened on Sunday to suspend talks with East Timor on disputed multi-billion-dollar Timor Sea gas and oil fields, saying the opposition Labor Party had politicized the issue.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Legal experts at odds over status of Bali bombers
Legal experts at odds over status of Bali bombers Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Abdul Khalid, Jakarta Legal experts differed on Sunday as to whether or not those jailed for plotting the deadly Bali bombings in October 2002 would eventually walk free following the Constitutional Court's decision to declare Law No. 16/2003 unconstitutional. Meanwhile, political and security ministers will meet on Monday (today) to discuss and publicly announce the government's stance on the issue.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia ready for Asian Cup showdown
Indonesia ready for Asian Cup showdown Agence France-Presse, Jinan, China Indonesia has dusted itself off after its 5-0 mauling by China and says it is ready to face Bahrain as the two countries battle for their first ever Asian Cup quarterfinal spot. But the Indonesians, needing only a draw to progress, admit their task will not be easy on Sunday against a Bahrain side ranked 45 places above them. "It's going to be tough," said team manager Andi Darussalam Tabusalla.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Japan into Asian Cup quarters as Iran stumbles
Japan into Asian Cup quarters as Iran stumbles Reuters, Beijing Holder Japan came from behind to beat Thailand and book its place in the Asian Cup quarterfinals on Saturday as Iran fought back to snatch a controversial draw with Oman. Japan became the second team to reach the last eight after recovering from the shock of an early goal to beat the injury-hit Thais 4-1 before 40,000 fans in punishing heat and humidity at the Chongqing Olympic Sports Center.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
*Candidates stay cool while awaiting election results Page 2
*Candidates stay cool while awaiting election results Page 2 *Mega comes under fire on Sjamsul's case Page 4 *Child trafficking, violence rampant in Jambi, East Java Page 5 *When will investors give RI a break Page 7 *Soekarno-Hatta improves services, looks to satisfy public Page 8 *RI kicked out in 3-1 defeat against 10-man Bahrain Page 10 *Australia says won't give in to attack threats Page 11 *Global trade talks face a week to 'square the circle' Page 13 *Fiddler crabs can be good neighbors,...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Now, for the action
Now, for the action Except for the rows of shabby fishermen's shacks along the waterfront, Buyat Bay, with its sandy beaches and surrounding greenery, could have been the stuff that picture postcards are made of. Lately, however, tragedy, worsened by controversy, has cast an ugly shadow over this deceptively looking idyllic spot about 110 kilometers northwest of North Sulawesi's provincial capital, Manado.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega comes under fire on Sjamsul's case
Mega comes under fire on Sjamsul's case A. Junaidi, Jakarta A group of non-governmental organizations demanded on Saturday that the Attorney General's Office resume its investigation into Sjamsul Nursalim, saying the President's order to stop the legal process against the business tycoon violated the Anticorruption Law.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Elfira loses, China assured of girls' singles title at Milo
Elfira loses, China assured of girls' singles title at Milo Moch. N. Kurniawan, Medan, North Sumatra The Chinese squad has put on a high-flying performance in their first appearance at the US$11,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open, with the Chinese already assured of the girls' singles title after the semifinal round here on Saturday. Lu Lan, the Asian junior championships runner-up and top seed in the tournament, will battle fellow Chinese Wang Lin for the girls' singles title on Sunday.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Water business in Gunungkidul thrives during drought
Water business in Gunungkidul thrives during drought Antara, Yogyakarta Selling clean water is regarded as a lucrative venture during the dry season in Gunungkidul regency, Yogyakarta, because there are huge profits to be made. Traders say that all you need to make money are enough funds to provide the product, knowledge of your clientele and determination.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Trucks still in river after bridge collapse
Trucks still in river after bridge collapse Nana Rukmana, Subang Rescuers were still attempting on Sunday to lift out two trucks that plunged into a river along with five other vehicles when the Cipunegara Bridge collapsed in Subang regency two days ago. As a result of the bridge's collapse, traffic on one of the most congested stretches of the north coast highway in West Java was reduced to a virtual standstill.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Planned forest rules should avoid legal uncertainty for miners
Planned forest rules should avoid legal uncertainty for miners Fitri Wulandari, Jakarta The Indonesian Mining Association said a plan of the Ministry of Forestry to issue tougher new regulations for mining firms to operate in protected forests must not overlap with existing regulations to avoid further legal uncertainty for investors. "The Ministry of Forestry should look into existing regulations to see whether they need to be revised or they need completely new regulations," P.L.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Soekarno-Hatta Airport improves services, looks to satisfy public
Soekarno-Hatta Airport improves services, looks to satisfy public Multa Fidrus, Tangerang Everything is coming up roses --- and even smelling like it -- at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Cengkareng. The administrators of the airport are clearly tired of being the butt of so many jokes. Often compared to a crowded and poorly maintained bus terminal, the airport now has a sparkling new look, with spruced- up bathrooms, new artwork and lots of flowers all over.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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" ... (Article 1, page 3) * " ... as never being existed". (Article 2, page 3) * " ... the punishments, which shall be penalized to the "offences conduct" by the civil registry, ...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sawah Besar fire leaves 600 families homeless
Sawah Besar fire leaves 600 families homeless The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 600 families were left homeless when fire razed their homes in a slum area in Karang Anyar subdistrict, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, on Sunday at around 9:30 a.m. A total of 26 fire trucks were deployed, but firefighters only managed to extinguish the blaze shortly after 3 p.m. Jakarta Fire Department spokesman Tubagus Suryatna said the fire brigade could not draw water from the nearest river as it had dried up.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI kicked out in 3-1 defeat against 10-man Bahrain
RI kicked out in 3-1 defeat against 10-man Bahrain Agence France-Presse, Beijing Host China and Gulf minnow Bahrain booked their places in the Asian Cup quarterfinals here Sunday as more violence erupted on the same day three Iranian players were hit by hefty suspensions. China defeated Qatar 1-0 thanks to a late goal from defender Xu Yunlong in front of 62,000 fans at Beijing's Workers Stadium to clinch Group A, while ten-man Bahrain downed Indonesia 3-1 to finish runner-up.