Archive: 19 August 2004
90 articles found
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
JP/5/garbage
JP/5/garbage Makassar vows to clean up, enforce litter law Andi Hajramurni The Jakarta Post/MakassarThe Makassar municipal administration is getting tough on garbage management by enforcing a 1999 bylaw to clean up the city, as well as to prevent flooding.Under Bylaw No.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Govt undecided over SG saga
Govt undecided over SG sagaRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has not yet decided if it would buy back shares in publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Gresik (SG) from Mexico-based cement giant Cemex SA to resolve a protracted dispute over Cemex's investment in the...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Conspiracy worsens orangutan smuggling
Conspiracy worsens orangutan smuggling JAKARTA: Profauna Indonesia revealed on Wednesday that there was a conspiracy in the smuggling of hundreds of orangutans to Thailand."Hundreds of orangutans from Indonesia have allegedly been smuggled to Thailand, and there might be a conspiracy to hide them.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Bittersweet ending to Bali world parachuting attempt
Bittersweet ending to Bali world parachuting attemptText by Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Bali Indonesia lost one of its top-notch sky divers when 55-year-old veteran Theodorus Petrus Mandagi's parachute failed to open during an attempt by 103 international parachutists to set a new world...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
BI keeps key interest rate unchanged
BI keeps key interest rate unchangedThe Jakarta Post/Jakarta The central bank left on Wednesday its benchmark interest rate unchanged defying earlier expectations that Bank Indonesia would push the rate higher amid stronger inflationary pressure and the rising interest rate trend in the U.S.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Comedian denies prosecution
Comedian denies prosecution JAKARTA: Lawyers representing comedian Barata Nugraha, whose stage name is Polo, told a hearing at the East Jakarta District Court on Wednesday that the charges leveled against their client were obscure. Polo is being charged with possession of illegal drugs.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Lady found guilty of abusing RI maid
Lady found guilty of abusing RI maidSINGAPORE: A 30-year-old Singaporean woman was convicted of abuse for biting, scalding and slashing her Indonesian maid, a newspaper reported on Wednesday.The court also heard how Poon Yen Nee dragged her maid, Mujianti, around by the neck with a towel and...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Taps run dry in Cirebon, thousands suffer
Taps run dry in Cirebon, thousands sufferNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post/Cirebon Drought has hit some subdistricts of Cirebon, West Java, leaving some 3,000 families without clean water.President director of the Cirebon Tap Water Company Nasija Warnadi, admitted on Wednesday that his company had...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Little progress made so far on E. Flood Canal
Little progress made so far on E. Flood CanalDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Jakarta residents will, it appears, still have a long wait before the city can be relieved of the threat of flooding every wet season, as the administration has made little progress, thus far, on building the East...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Sunparking and lost helmet
Sunparking and lost helmetFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn Aug. 1, I visited ITC and Ambassador Mal in Kuningan, Jakarta, at 3:28 p.m.. I parked my motorcycle in the parking lot managed by Sunparking, leaving my locked helmet and jacket on my motorcycles as there were no lockers around.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Inordinately emotional
Inordinately emotional In what seems to be a perennial issue, much of the public's attention in recent weeks has been fixed on the return of migrant workers from Malaysia. The latest move will see the forcible return of an estimated half-a-million Indonesian workers packed into ships before the end...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
1,159 rebels killed since September: TNI
1,159 rebels killed since September: TNI BANDA ACEH: At least 1,159 Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members were killed in armed contact between the rebels and government troops from Nov. 20, 2003 to Aug. 18, 2004, according to data provided by the Media Center of the Aceh Security Restoration Operation...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Activists doubt quality of govt's anticorruption efforts
Activists doubt quality of govt's anticorruption effortsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Antigraft campaigners questioned on Wednesday the government's commitment to corruption eradication, which President Megawati Soekarnoputri spoke of in her national address on Monday.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Hanys Salmi
Hanys Salmi Kuala Lumpur 2. Inqui -- Lee dynasty grips Singapore 1 x 48 Questions raised as Lee dynasty grips Singapore Amando Doronila Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila3. Tony -- Prospects of exports to enlarged EU 2 X 21 Prospects for exports to the enlarged EU Tony Agus Ardie...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Police to determine source of contamination in Buyat Bay
Police to determine source of contamination in Buyat BayAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Police are investigating who is responsible for the contamination in Buyat Bay and Totok Bay in Minahasa, North Sulawesi.National Police Director of Special Crimes Brig. Gen.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Govt commitment to corruption eradication remains unclear
Govt commitment to corruption eradication remains unclearMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/JakartaAntigraft campaigners questioned on Wednesday the government's commitment to corruption eradication, which President Megawati Soekarnoputri spoke of in her national address on Monday.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
JP/5/D01
JP/5/D01Maluku refugees continue to live in uncertaintyMuhammad Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post/Ambon This is the second time that Jamaria Makattita, 79, a widow with four children, has had to take refuge when her home in Waringin village was burned down in the violence in Ambon, Maluku.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.18, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.18, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Corruption eradication
Corruption eradicationFrom Koran Tempo The Megawati government's serious intention to eliminate corruption is indicated by the issuance of Presidential Decree No.59/2004 on the establishment of anticorruption courts.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
*Indonesians have consumptive mentality: Pramoedya Page 2
*Indonesians have consumptive mentality: Pramoedya Page 2 *Police to determine source of pollution in Buyat Page 4 *E.Timor accedes sovereignty over Batek to RI Page 5 *Military impunity undermines democracy Page 6 *Little progress made on East Flood Canal project Page 8 *Milan trio dropped from...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Litter louts beware as Makassar vows to cleanup
Litter louts beware as Makassar vows to cleanupAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Makassar The Makassar municipal administration is getting tough on garbage management by enforcing a 1999 bylaw to clean up the city, as well as to prevent flooding.Under Bylaw No.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Betawi cuisine, arts make comeback
Betawi cuisine, arts make comebackLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Si Pitoeng, the legendary Robin Hood of the Betawi (native Jakartan) people, may twirl the tip of his famous bushy moustache in satisfaction to know that his story is being retold to the present generation through puppets.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Thai drug dealers to be executed soon:
Thai drug dealers to be executed soon: JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office (AGO) announced on Wednesday that they would execute two convicted Thai drug dealers within 30 days after the Medan Prosecutor's Office received the copy of the Supreme Court's decision from the Medan District Court.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
First smoking, next apartments?
First smoking, next apartments?From Warta KotaJakarta Governor Sutiyoso's plan to issue a local regulation banning people from smoking in public places will surely be welcomed by most citizens in the capital as good health is indeed the right of everyone.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Graft charge must be dropped: Lawyer
Graft charge must be dropped: Lawyer CIREBON, West Java: Three leading councillors at the Cirebon municipal council denied on Wednesday that they were involved in a Rp 1.3 billion (US$ 136,842) corruption scandal.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Korean Art exhibit comes to town to mark bilateral friendship
Korean Art exhibit comes to town to mark bilateral friendshipEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In-Shik Shon's works won't get lost in translation because even though they are all in Hangul (Korean characters), the beauty of the composition of lines, circles and curves and the attractive colors...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 19, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 19, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting Kata-kata by I Wayan Sila, at Maya Ubud Resort and Spa, until Aug. 20. * Cartoon The Art of Jango Pramartha, Griya Santrian Hotel, in Sanur, Jl. Danau Tamblingan, until Sept. 25.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Mosquito coil said to cause fire
Mosquito coil said to cause fire JAKARTA: A house belonging to Kolal Abrani, 50, in Cipinang Indah housing complex, East Jakarta, was gutted by fire on Tuesday at about 8 p.m.Duren Sawit Police said on Wednesday that firefighters needed two hours to put out the fire.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Govt to conduct new Buyat study
Govt to conduct new Buyat studyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government decided on Wednesday to send a joint team to conduct a comprehensive study on Buyat Bay, South Minahasa, North Sulawesi, and its surrounding areas to verify reports of serious pollution there.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Infrastructure needed for growth
Infrastructure needed for growthRendi A. Witular, Jakarta A senior economic minister warned that the economic growth target of 5.4 percent, as set in the draft 2005 state budget, may not be attainable unless the next government dramatically improved infrastructure in the country.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Oil price shoots to new record US$47.20
Oil price shoots to new record US$47.20Oil prices surged to a new high above $47 a barrel on Wednesday on evidence from major economies that energy costs are not substantially slowing the economic growth that fuels oil demand.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Community against crime
Community against crimeFrom Suara KaryaThe public will praise successful attempts by the police to seize criminals. However, these days community members prefer to catch crooks and punish them physically on the spot.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Toyota rolls out cleaner Avanza line
Toyota rolls out cleaner Avanza lineNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post novan@thejakartapost.com In response to market demand, Japanese carmaker PT Toyota-Astra Motor has launched the latest model in its popular compact multipurpose vehicle range, the Toyota Avanza, equipped with a cleaner engine...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Electronics manufacturer urges components duty cut
Electronics manufacturer urges components duty cutZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government should cut import tariffs on electronics components so as to help improve the competitiveness of local electronics makers in the global market, an top industry executive said on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Military impunity undermines democracy
Military impunity undermines democracyPaul Barber, London Indonesia is fast learning the lesson that while elections are an important part of the transition from dictatorship to democracy, the more difficult parts include establishing the rule of law, eradicating corruption and ensuring military...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
JBIC responds
JBIC responds I would like to convey my sincere appreciation about your continuous attention to the Tarahan Coal Fired Steam Power Plant Project (hereafter referred to as the Project). We are very much proud that Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) assists, through concessional Yen...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Govt to abolish departure tax
Govt to abolish departure taxFebiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta The government is drafting a presidential decree to abolish the departure tax imposed on Indonesians who wish to leave the country, a measure that would lead to a loss of significant tax revenue but would support tourism in the region.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
RI back, says elated Sony
RI back, says elated SonyAgence France-Presse Athens Sony Dwi Kuncoro said Indonesia was back on the badminton map following his 15-13, 15-4 quarterfinal win over South Korean Park Tae-sang in the Olympic men's singles.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
TV Program: Thursday, August 19, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, August 19, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
This article is specially prepared for PT DaimlerChrysler
This article is specially prepared for PT DaimlerChrysler Indonesia
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
RI to pursue bilateral debt talks
RI to pursue bilateral debt talksDadan Wijaksana and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is looking for help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to facilitate bilateral talks with foreign creditors on debt-rescheduling issues, but separate from the Paris Club...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Scluptor Ibnu Nurwanto reaches artistic climax
Scluptor Ibnu Nurwanto reaches artistic climaxCarla Bianpoen, Contributor/Jakarta While sculptures sometimes appear alien and distant from human life, in the case of sculptor Ibnu Nurwanto, the opposite is true.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Singapore eases land rules to promote luxury waterfront property
Singapore eases land rules to promote luxury waterfront property Agence France-Presse Singapore Land-starved Singapore is relaxing its property ownership rules to sell an exclusive waterfront development to the international jet set, its developers said on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Police sayt cleric hides Azahari and Noordin
Police sayt cleric hides Azahari and Noordin SURABAYA: Police accused on Wednesday Muhammad Saifuddin Umar, 38, alias Abu Fida, a terrorist suspect arrested on August 4, of hiding two fugitive terrorists -- Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Moh Top -- for two months in June and July.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Science Olympians may win scholarships
Science Olympians may win scholarshipsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is mulling the provision of one-year scholarships for silver and bronze medal winners of the National Science Olympics who lack funds to continue their studies at the university.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Sutiyoso seeks glory in Athens sun
Sutiyoso seeks glory in Athens sun Governor Sutiyoso departed for Athens on Tuesday evening to give his support to Indonesia's badminton athletes, leaving his subordinates to deal with the City Council as it deliberates revisions to the 2004 budget.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
1. KADIN: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS
1. KADIN: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS 50 economic bills await new government 2. EDUCATION: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Education budget hike gets thumbs-up 3. KESRA: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Govt to conduct new Buyat study 4. SUSUL: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTSYear after Baghdad attack, UN faces vulnerability 5.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Fifty economic bills await new government
Fifty economic bills await new governmentZakki P. Hakim and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The next government will face the challenging task of completing deliberations of about 50 draft laws and regulations on the economy, or existing investors would flee the country, the top...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Reform needed for true democracy
Reform needed for true democracyFrom Suara KaryaThe necessary reforms for true democracy have not been fully carried out because of the presence of various political groups that are reluctant to work seriously toward creating an ideal democratic state that is capable of guaranteeing the wellbeing...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Police investigate report against Tomy
Police investigate report against Tomy JAKARTA: Police began on Wednesday questioning Tempo weekly employees as witnesses in the perjury case filed by the publication against businessman Tomy Winata.The weekly's chief editor Bambang Harymurti said that police should respond to their complaints as...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Huzrin finds new home in Bandung jail
Huzrin finds new home in Bandung jailYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung Former Riau Islands regent Huzrin Hood, who was sentenced to two years for embezzling Rp 3.4 billion (US$377,777) from the regency's 2001 and 2002 budgets, has been registered as a new inmate at Sukamiskin prison in...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Police delay decision on VCD case
Police delay decision on VCD caseAbdul Khalik and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan The disciplinary committee looking into allegations of electoral offenses against former Banyumas Police chief Sr. Comr.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Indonesia seeks to revive spirit of multilateralism
Indonesia seeks to revive spirit of multilateralismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Durban, S. Africa Foreign Affairs Minister Hassan Wirayuda will attend the ongoing 14th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Second Asian-African Sub Regional Organization Conference (AASROC)...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
The construction of 'RI Alcatraz' in doubt
The construction of 'RI Alcatraz' in doubt MEDAN, North Sumatra: The provincial office of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights is planning to build a maximum security prison on Tello island, located off South Nias regency, but provincial authorities may build a resort.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.18, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.18, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Rupiah Rates Aug. 18
Rupiah Rates Aug. 18 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,977.42 6,258.14 6,652.86 6,582.48 Brunei dollar 1 5,694.28 5,107.87 5,429.40 5,372.59 Canadian dollar 1 7,468.63 6,700.83 7,121.21 7,048.11 Swiss franc 1 7,843.14 7,036.71 7,478.30 7,401.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Due to technical problems, The Jakarta Post was late in reaching
Due to technical problems, The Jakarta Post was late in reaching readers in Tanjungkarang, Banjar, Cirebon and Cianjur on Wednesday. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the late delivery. -- Publisher
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Pros, cons of opinion poll and integrity of pollsters
Pros, cons of opinion poll and integrity of pollstersMuhammad Qodari, Jakarta On Aug. 12, The Jakarta Post published an article entitled Analysts question pollsters' influence ahead of runoff, based on an interview with Eka Ginting, an expert on information technology.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Labor exporter speaks out on abuse
Labor exporter speaks out on abuseRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Saleh Alwaini raises his eyebrows when asked about the widespread abuse of Indonesian citizens working overseas. Instead of blaming the workers for their suffering, as others have done, the 57-year-old president of labor...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
RI far from leading ASEAN: Analysts
RI far from leading ASEAN: AnalystsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta While it has made some headway in foreign policy, Indonesia still has a long way to go before it can regain its leadership role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), foreign policy observers say.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Education budget hike gets thumbs-up
Education budget hike gets thumbs-upKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta An expert and a legislator has welcomed an increase in the education budget, but urged the government to come up with more detailed plans on the development of the country's education sector.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Prospects for exports to the enlarged EU
Prospects for exports to the enlarged EUTony Agus Ardie, Jakarta Pessimists may see the May 1 enlargement of the European Union, with ten new members -- eight Central and Eastern European countries along with Cyprus and Malta -- as a threat to exports from Indonesia and private and official capital...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
RI people must be productive to thrive: Pramoedya
RI people must be productive to thrive: Pramoedya Amid festivities to mark the country's 59th Independence Day, internationally renowned author Pramoedya Ananta Toer talked with The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba on Saturday about the country's problems in facing its future.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Trafficker gets death sentence commuted
Trafficker gets death sentence commutedMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang The West Java High Court has heard the appeal for Nigerian drug convict Stephen Rasheed Akinyemi, 34, and decided to reduce his sentence from the death penalty to a 20-year imprisonment.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
1. Paul -- Military impunity undermines democracy
1. Paul -- Military impunity undermines democracy 2 X 23 Military impunity undermines democracy Paul Barber London2. Qodari -- Opinion polls and 2004 election 2 x 30 Pros, cons of opinion polls and integrity of pollsters Muhammad Qodari Jakarta pls make sure this is _The Jakarta Post_ in italics.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Democracy and foreign interests
Democracy and foreign interestsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe Indonesian Military (TNI) bill does not lead to a TNI that conforms to principles of democracy, according to observers from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
8 councillors grilled over corruption
8 councillors grilled over corruption KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Officials at the Kendari prosecutor's office began questioning on Wednesday eight councillors for their roles in an alleged Rp 1 billion (US$ 105,263) corruption case.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
'Mepajar' ritual aims to banish bad spirits
'Mepajar' ritual aims to banish bad spiritsI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The dancer knelt down and bent his head backward; the tall Barong Landung puppet atop his head gazing into the sky.Then, gradually, chilling verses in ancient Kawi and Balinese flowed from his lips.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
RI urges NAM members to abide by multilateral system
RI urges NAM members to abide by multilateral systemThe Jakarta Post Jakarta/Durban, S. AfricaForeign Affairs Minister Hassan Wirayuda will attend the ongoing 14th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Second Asian-African Sub Regional Organization Conference (AASROC)...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
E. Timor concedes sovereignty over dispute island to Indonesia
E. Timor concedes sovereignty over dispute island to IndonesiaYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post/Kupang East Timor has acknowledged Indonesian sovereignty over disputed Batek Island, a senior Indonesian Military (TNI) officer said on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Govt scholarships planned for science Olympics winners
Govt scholarships planned for science Olympics winners Dewi Santoso The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government is mulling the provision of one-year scholarships for silver and bronze medal winners of the National Science Olympics who lack funds to continue their studies at the university.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Singapore eases land rules to promote luxury waterfront property
Singapore eases land rules to promote luxury waterfront propertyAgence France-Presse Singapore Land-starved Singapore is relaxing its property ownership rules to sell an exclusive waterfront development to the international jet set, its developers said on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Rupiah Rates Aug. 18
Rupiah Rates Aug. 18 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,977.42 6,258.14 6,652.86 6,582.48 Brunei dollar 1 5,694.28 5,107.87 5,429.40 5,372.59 Canadian dollar 1 7,468.63 6,700.83 7,121.21 7,048.11 Swiss franc 1 7,843.14 7,036.71 7,478.30 7,401.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Pertamina refuses to pay damages to KBC, alleging corruption
Pertamina refuses to pay damages to KBC, alleging corruptionFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly appointed state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina president Widya Purnama said on Wednesday the company would not pay damages to U.S.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Aug. 17 drug raids net five suspects
Aug. 17 drug raids net five suspectsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta While Jakartans were celebrating Independence Day on Aug. 17, narcotics detectives apprehended five people suspected of being involved in separate drug rings, a police officer revealed on Wednesday.City Police spokesman Sr.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Rebels attacks on Independence Day
Rebels attacks on Independence DayNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura In an attempted show of force, rebels in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and Papua launched attacks separately on Indonesian security personnel on Tuesday, leaving at least 10 civilians injured, six rebels dead and one soldier...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
1 x 44
1 x 44 Litter louts beware as Makassar vows cleanup JP/5/WATER1 x 32 Taps run dry in Cirebon, thousands suffer JP/5/huzrin1 x 30 Huzrin finds new home in Bandung jail JP/5/BATEK2 x 28 E. Timor concedes sovereignty over dispute island to RI
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
1. OLYMPIC: 55 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 25
1. OLYMPIC: 55 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 252. FISCAL: 36 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 32 Govt set to abolish departure tax 3. BASYIR: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 22 Ba'asyir file being reviewed 4. APPEAL: 28 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 11 Trafficker gets death sentence commuted
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Mega and Susilo woo former top brass
Mega and Susilo woo former top brassFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Presidential candidates Megawati Soekarnoputri and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono were on the campaign trail again on Wednesday, this time attempting to convince senior citizens, especially retired military and police top...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Police detain suspect Nurdin after seven-hour grilling
Police detain suspect Nurdin after seven-hour grillingAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Police has detained lawmaker Nurdin Halid shortly after questioning him for seven hours on Wednesday as a suspect of smuggling 73,000 tons of sugar into Indonesia.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Prosecutors review Ba'asyir case file
Prosecutors review Ba'asyir case fileAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta State prosecutors are reviewing the case file of terror suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir for any flaws that could hamper them from trying the Muslim cleric for his alleged role in last year's JW Marriott Hotel bombing here.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Borneo strives to get rid of haze
Borneo strives to get rid of hazeAssociate Press Kuala LumpurAuthorities in Sarawak on Borneo have ordered one million pollution filtering masks and are taking measures to encourage rainfall in efforts to reduce the effects of haze triggered by fires in neighboring Indonesia, a news report said...
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
'I don't believe in nationalism'
'I don't believe in nationalism' Indonesia just celebrated its 59th anniversary on Tuesday. The country has faced many problems since it declared independence -- particularly in recent years from foreign debts to corruption, from weak law enforcement to separatism.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Prosecutors return mangrove case file
Prosecutors return mangrove case file JAKARTA: Prosecutors returned to the police the indictment of three suspects in a case of illegal mangrove felling after two months of examination, a police officer said on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
PKB unveils its own TNI bill
PKB unveils its own TNI billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A legislator from PKB has proposed that the Indonesian Military (TNI), for which a bill is currently being deliberated by the House, be placed under the control of the Ministry of Defense.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Poor infrastructure hinders 5.4% growth: Minister
Poor infrastructure hinders 5.4% growth: MinisterRendi A. Witular Jakarta A senior economic minister warned that the economic growth target of 5.4 percent, as set in the draft 2005 state budget, may not be attainable unless the next government dramatically improved infrastructure in the country.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
Bekasi to get new prison
Bekasi to get new prison BEKASI: The regental administration has provided seven hectares of land in Cikarang district to build a new penitentiary."The new facility will provide greater comfort for the inmates," Regent Saleh Manaf said on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
'Lesehan' offers Javanese treats
'Lesehan' offers Javanese treatsLeony Aurora , Jakarta In the melting pot of Jakarta there is still a small corner where people turn a little bit Javanese, or at least those able to speak a few words of the language, as they step into the lesehan food stalls in Melawai, Blok M, South Jakarta.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
RI-Japan economic meeting spells out problems
RI-Japan economic meeting spells out problemsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A one-day meeting between the government and a visiting Japanese delegation on economic and investment issues earlier this week concluded without a firm action plan to solve investment problems.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004
ANTIMILITARY PROTEST: Hundreds of protesters from the
ANTIMILITARY PROTEST: Hundreds of protesters from the Antimilitarism Alliance march to the national legislative complex to protest against the Indonesian Military (TNI) bill, which is slated to be deliberated by the House on Aug. 24. The demonstration took place on Wednesday.;JP;AFS;IMN; ANPAv..r..