Archive: 24 August 2004
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Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Developer asks for more time to finish work
Developer asks for more time to finish work JAKARTA: The management of developer PT Bukit Sentul Tbk. has asked for an additional two months to finish the construction of houses at Bukit Sentul estate in Bogor regency due to management restructuring, said the developer's new marketing director I.M.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Rp 80b road to be built in Cirebon
Rp 80b road to be built in Cirebon CIREBON, West Java: The central government, through state toll road operator PT Jasa Marga, will build a toll road between Plumbon and Tegalkarang in Cirebon regency.The project will cost Rp 80 billion (US$8.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Local TVs opt for 'fool's gold'
Local TVs opt for 'fool's gold'Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta When Taufik Hidayat won the gold medal in the Olympic men's badminton singles in Athens last Saturday, most Indonesians were unaware of his victory until they picked up their newspapers the next day, as none of the 11 stations...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Independence or death
Independence or deathFrom Media Indonesia The motto "Independence or death" was very popular during the period of struggle for independence. In essence it means that Indonesians were determined to free themselves from the shackles of foreign colonialists.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Speeders make quick getaways on weak evidence
Speeders make quick getaways on weak evidenceUrip Hudiono and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Efforts to protect Jakartans from road accidents caused by reckless, rubber-burning motorists often come to no avail, as the evidence is not considered solid enough for court.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
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The 2005 state budget: Are we in wonderland? Kahlil Rowter Jakarta2. Pat -- Departure tax a move in the right direction 2 x 30 Abolishing the departure tax is a move in the right direction Patrick Guntensperger Jakarta
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
WHO urges ASEAN tobacco clampdown
WHO urges ASEAN tobacco clampdown The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to strengthen curbs on the tobacco trade to prevent the industry making a profit from a regional free-trade agreement.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
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Court to run Tax Tribunal 2. Conoco (1x33) Belanak field to start production 3. Budget (3x10) Govt set to revise 2004 budget
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Residents oppose Ciliwung-Cisadane channel
Residents oppose Ciliwung-Cisadane channelMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang Residents living along the riverbanks of the Cisadane in Tangerang have objected to a central government's project involving the building a waterway connecting the Cisadane with Ciliwung river in Jakarta, for fear it...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Protesting Afghans hospitalized
Protesting Afghans hospitalizedTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Bogor Another 15 Afghan nationals were taken to hospital on Monday to be treated for dehydration, two weeks after starting a hunger strike at their shelter in Wisma Palar, Bogor.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Economist declared defamation suspect
Economist declared defamation suspect JAKARTA: Economist Dradjat Wibowo was questioned on Monday as a suspect in a defamation case filed by Adrian Waworuntu, a former main suspect in a Rp 1.7 trillion Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scandal.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Shanghai subway network a good example
Shanghai subway network a good example As one of Jakarta's sister cities, Shanghai, China -- with a total population of 13 million and an area of 6,341 square kilometers -- has similar problems. In a recent comparative study organized by the City Council, The Jakarta Post's Damar Harsanto was...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
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;JP;CD; ANPAk..r.. Departure-Tax Departure tax a move in the right direction JP/6/PATDeparture tax a move in the right directionPatrick Guntensperger Jakarta It is heartening to see that the government intends to scrap Indonesia's departure tax.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Students, parents concerned over fees
Students, parents concerned over feesThe Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Bogor/Bandung Sumarni, 51, wants nothing but the best for her eldest daughter Imsak Sukmawati -- who hopes to study law at Gadjah Mada University -- but money is an obstacle.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, August 24, 2004 Exhibitions* Contemporary Fine Arts, Sumeleh: Shamanisme, Mistikisme dalam Praktik Seni Rupa Kontemporer Indonesia, works of Hendrawan Riyanto, at Selasar Sunaryo Art Space, Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur No. 100 (Tel. 022 2507939), until Aug. 29.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Nonmilitary approach, an alternative to fighting terror
Nonmilitary approach, an alternative to fighting terrorIvy Susanti The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government should focus on a nonmilitary approach in fighting terrorism to avoid misunderstandings with Islamic groups, a discussion panel concluded on Monday.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, August 24, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, August 24, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Music8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Fatmawati, model hospital
Fatmawati, model hospitalFrom RepublikaAs a participant in the compulsory health insurance scheme, I last used the health facilities of Fatmawati General Hospital in South Jakarta on July 19, followed by my wife, who later underwent orthopedic surgery.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Abolishing the departure tax is a move in the right direction
Abolishing the departure tax is a move in the right directionPatrick Guntensperger, Jakarta It is heartening to see that the government intends to scrap Indonesia's departure tax. The plan to repeal that particular law is an important step in the right direction and it is a positive move in both a...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Daewoo mulls $3b Myanmar LNG plant
Daewoo mulls $3b Myanmar LNG plant YANGON: South Korea's Daewoo International Corp. will build a US$3 billion liquefied natural gas plant in Myanmar if additional reserves are found in a field off western Myanmar's coast, a newspaper reported on Monday.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
JP/5/palsu
JP/5/palsuThree charged councillors miss inaugurationYuli Tri Suwarni BandungThree councillors-elect charged with using false diplomas were not among those sworn in on Monday to the Bandung and Cimahi regency legislatures in West Java.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
A positive negative campaign
A positive negative campaign So much political ground has been broken this year. Indonesians can now vote directly for individual candidates for the country's highest public offices, who are actually obligated to engage in an open "discussion" -- a poor excuse for a policy debate -- about their...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Economist declared suspect in defamation case
Economist declared suspect in defamation caseThe Jakarta Post JakartaWell-known economist Dradjat Wibowo was questioned on Monday as a suspect in a defamation case filed by Adrian Waworuntu, a former main suspect in a Rp 1.7 trillion Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scandal.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Govt must protect all communities
Govt must protect all communities This is to provide feedback on the article Susilo denies anti- Chinese economic policy which was published on Aug. 20.In this article we are somehow seeing just one side of the story, whereas I would not like to take Jusuf Kalla's comment into account.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Officials campaigned early, says Panwaslu
Officials campaigned early, says PanwasluM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta West Java's Purwakarta Regent Lili Hambali Hasan has been implicated in an unlawful campaign to support President Megawati Soekarnoputri in the Sept.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Banner festival to be held in Bali
Banner festival to be held in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: The Arti Foundation, in cooperation with the Pembangunan Sanur Foundation and Switzerland's the Rainbow Project, have invited artists and students from 50 countries to participate in an international umbul-umbul (banner) festival to be held in Bali.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
KPU members criticized for overseas voter program
KPU members criticized for overseas voter programM. Taufiqurrahman and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A coalition of non-governmental organizations criticized on Monday an overseas trip by three members of the General Elections Commission (KPU), branding it a waste of funds that the...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Cholil Bisri dies
Cholil Bisri dies People's Consultative Assembly deputy speaker Cholil Bisri, 62, died on Monday at his residence in Rembang, Central Java, after suffering from a liver ailment and low blood pressure. He is survived by his wife and eight children.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Time to stop climbing trees
Time to stop climbing treesFrom KompasTree climbing contests in Jakarta to celebrate Independence Day on Aug. 17 have always used the trunks of pinang (areca palm) trees measuring seven meters in length with a diameter of 20 centimeters. It takes over five years for the tree to grow to this size.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Nonmilitary approach best against terror: Workshop
Nonmilitary approach best against terror: WorkshopIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government should focus on a nonmilitary approach in fighting terrorism to avoid misunderstandings with Islamic groups, a discussion panel concluded on Monday.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Govt set to revise 2004 budget
Govt set to revise 2004 budget Despite rising concerns over the impact of soaring oil prices, the government said on Monday it was unlikely to revise downward its initial projection for 2004 economic growth.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
NGOs fail to absorb basic issues at grass roots
NGOs fail to absorb basic issues at grass rootsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Representatives of more than 200 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) began a three-day national conference here on Monday to discuss their roles in society and address concerns that NGOs have failed to adapt to...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Restructuring of textile industry needs $505 million
Restructuring of textile industry needs $505 millionZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The national textile and textile articles industry needs at least US$505 million to "restructure" production facilities, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade in announcing the result of a recent survey...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Drivers protest 'becak' bylaw
Drivers protest 'becak' bylawMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang As the sole breadwinner of his family, becak (pedicab) driver Jepri, who operates around Jl. Dr. Sitanala in Tangerang, takes one day at a time. However, Tangerang administration's issuance of Bylaw No.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Fatmawati, model hospital
Fatmawati, model hospitalFrom RepublikaAs a participant in the compulsory health insurance scheme, I last used the health facilities of Fatmawati General Hospital in South Jakarta on July 19, followed by my wife, who later underwent orthopedic surgery.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
'Newmont ignored mercury warnings'
'Newmont ignored mercury warnings'Sari P. Setiogi and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Mining company PT Newmont Minahasa Raya ignored repeated warnings about the environmental dangers of its tailings, a marine toxic expert said on Monday.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Fishermen still wary over fragile peace
Fishermen still wary over fragile peaceM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post/Ambon Although the security situation has largely returned to normal in the formerly riot-torn province of Maluku, people are still worried about the future of the fragile peace in the province.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
KPK inaugurates secretary-general
KPK inaugurates secretary-general JAKARTA: After eight months of operations, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) inaugurated on Monday its secretary- general to support its activities.Commission chairman Taufikurrahman Ruki said, after installing Sugiri Syarief as its first...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Major factions want TNI under ministry
Major factions want TNI under ministryKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Major factions in the House of Representatives have proposed that the Indonesian Military (TNI) fall under the control of the Ministry of Defense, albeit partially.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Plaza offers free vehicle emission tests today
Plaza offers free vehicle emission tests todayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shopgoers can have a free vehicle emission test at Plaza Indonesia, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday. The shopping center management is working together with the City Environmental Management Agency (BPLHD) and the Association for...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Anti-terror squad dissolution sought
Anti-terror squad dissolution sought JAKARTA: The Indonesian Mujahidin Council (MMI) demanded on Monday the National Police dissolve their special antiterror squad, accusing it of arbitrarily arresting Muslim activists for their alleged involvement in the Jamaah Islamiyah terror group.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Basketball league begins for Jakarta students
Basketball league begins for Jakarta studentsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Elementary school and junior high school students in Jakarta will compete in the Wall's Junior Basketball League starting on Friday.Games for the league, which will run until Dec.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
S'pore to double manufacturing output
S'pore to double manufacturing outputAssociated Press, Singapore Singapore says it hopes to double manufacturing output in 15 years even as regional competition heats up from lower-cost rivals such as fast-growing China and India.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Hanoi backs first S'pore listing
Hanoi backs first S'pore listing HANOI: Vietnam's finance ministry will support national shipping company Gemadept as the first domestic firm to list on a foreign stock market, a ministry official told AFP on Monday.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Malaysia hospital offers services
Malaysia hospital offers services JAKARTA: Malaysian-owned Pantai Group Hospitals has opened an office here, offering its services to Indonesians who want medical treatment in the neighboring country.Pantai Group Indonesia country manager Widya Murni said on Monday the group offered facilities...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Belanak field to start production next week
Belanak field to start production next weekFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. oil and gas company ConocoPhillips will begin production at its huge floating production facility in the Belanak field in the South China Sea next month, the Oil and Gas Upstream Regulatory Body (BP Migas)...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Troubled area police chief removed
Troubled area police chief removedAbdul Khalik and Ruslan Sangaji, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Palu The National Police have assigned an antiterror specialist to head the provincial police in troubled Central Sulawesi, replacing Brig. Gen.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Court to run Tax Tribunal
Court to run Tax TribunalRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance agreed on Monday to transfer the administration and supervision of the Tax Tribunal to the Supreme Court at a Constitutional Court hearing, following the enforcement of Law No. 4/2004 on judicial authority and Law No.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 23, 2004:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Part 2 of 2: Defendant's statement: A journalist accused
Part 2 of 2: Defendant's statement: A journalist accusedBambang Harymurti, Jakarta Before filing charges against the press, a person who considers themselves defamed has the right to reply and the right to correct.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Better that they are not alone
Better that they are not alone The number of elderly retirees in Indonesia is growing rapidly as average life expectancy continues to improve, from 43 years in the 1960s to over 64 years today. That demographic reality plus the changing of the family definition from extended families to only...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
One more councillor detained in Kendari
One more councillor detained in Kendari KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Kendari prosecutors detained another councillor on Monday after apprehending 22 councillors on graft charges on Saturday.Yayan Hartawan, chief of the Kendari Prosecutor's Office, said the councillor in question was Adj. Sr. Comr.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Building powerful brands not like building castles in the air
Building powerful brands not like building castles in the airAgus W. Soehadi, Contributor/Jakarta "If you can build a powerful brand, you will have a powerful marketing program. If you can't, then all the advertising, fancy packaging, sales promotion and public relations in the world won't help you...
Tue, 24 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.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Indonesian killed in Mosul ambush
Indonesian killed in Mosul ambushFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesian national Fahmi Achmad, 27, who was working for German telecommunications company Siemens, was confirmed killed in an ambush on Sunday in Mosul in northern Iraq, a foreign ministry official said.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Children asked to respect orangutans in the wild
Children asked to respect orangutans in the wildKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Pangkalan Bun Popo, 27, gently cuddled Lauren, a three-month old orangutan (Pongo Pygmaeus) after feeding her at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) in Pasir Panjang, West Kotawaringin regency, Central...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
India offers low-cost medical treatment
India offers low-cost medical treatmentTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesians seeking medical treatment abroad may want to consider India, an Indian health care expert says."India owns internationally acclaimed hospitals, with acknowledged specialists.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Taxed Batam no shoppers' lure
Taxed Batam no shoppers' lureFadli, The Jakarta Post/Batam For the past eight months, business has been on the downturn for Setiawati, 27, an attendant at Seline Boutique, which sells foreign apparel, perfume and accessories brands in the Nagoya industrial area on Batam Island.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
What's behind rejection of TNI bill?
What's behind rejection of TNI bill?From Suara KaryaThe debate about the Indonesian Military (TNI) bill is underway, with various circles commenting on, criticizing, blaming and condemning the TNI for trying to revive the military's civilian role and refusing to be subject to a civilian authority.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Experts to discuss renewable energy
Experts to discuss renewable energy JAKARTA: Former Indonesian environment minister and chairman of the World Summit on Sustainable Development Preparatory Council Prof. Emil Salim will join over 40 other experts on renewable energy at an environmental forum meeting, which will begin on Thursday in...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Korean investor to build water system
Korean investor to build water system MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: A South Korean investor will develop a potable water system in Muara Teweh, North Barito regency in Central Kalimantan province next year, said North Barito Regent Achmad Yuliansyah.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Residents storm factory accused of polluting the water supply
Residents storm factory accused of polluting the water supplyI.D. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post/Pasuruan Amid recent reports of alleged mercury contamination at Buyat Bay in South Minahasa regency, North Sulawesi, residents of Karang Rejo subdistrict in Pasuruan regency, East Java, plugged up on Monday...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Prominent Muslim figures back Iraqi rebels
Prominent Muslim figures back Iraqi rebelsReuters, Cairo Ninety-three prominent Muslim figures opposed to U.S. troops in Iraq called on Muslims around the world to support resistance to U.S. forces and to the Iraqi government installed in June.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Council unanimously approves draft 2004 budget revision
Council unanimously approves draft 2004 budget revisionDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Shuttler Taufik Hidayat's successful play for gold on Saturday in the Athens 2004 Olympic Games turned out to be an unexpected trump card for Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, as it glossed over contentious...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Television business, something rotten in the air
Television business, something rotten in the airOng Hock Chuan, Jakarta TVRI and RCTI are celebrating their anniversaries today. Congratulations! These are glorious times to be on TV.Indonesia now has one of the least politically regulated and controlled environments for the media -- particularly...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Free riders panic over fire, fall off train
Free riders panic over fire, fall off train At least 16 people were injured after falling off the top of electric train cars in panic at about 8 a.m. on Monday as the train entered Senen station, Central Jakarta.The injured were immediately rushed to Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Salemba.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
PBR backs Mega, Susilo wooes PPP
PBR backs Mega, Susilo wooes PPPThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Megawati Soekarnoputri's reelection bid received another boost on Monday after the Muslim-based Reform Star Party (PBR) decided to support her in the Sept. 20 election runoff.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
JP/5/protest
JP/5/protestWorkers protest attack by 'thugs' MEDAN, North Sumatra: Thousands of workers with PT Shamrock Manufacturing Corporation (SMC) and PT Medan Tropical Caning (MTC) staged a rally here on Monday to protest a recent attack on several of their striking colleagues.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Students against high tuition
Students against high tuition From Koran TempoThe Student Executive Body of the University of Indonesia (UI) has been protesting admission fees for new students by living in tents on the UI campus in Depok, West Java, since July 4 (Tempo Interaktif, Aug. 4).
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Workers protest attack by 'thugs'
Workers protest attack by 'thugs' MEDAN, North Sumatra: Thousands of workers with PT Shamrock Manufacturing Corporation (SMC) and PT Medan Tropical Caning (MTC) staged a rally here on Monday to protest a recent attack on several of their striking colleagues.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Operator, traders agreed on UI
Operator, traders agreed on UI JAKARTA: Tanah Abang textile market vendors and city-run market operator PD Pasar Jaya agreed on Monday to appoint the University of Indonesia (UI) technology research institute to get a second opinion on the strength of the market construction.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
The 2005 state budget: Are we in wonderland?
The 2005 state budget: Are we in wonderland?Kahlil Rowter, Jakarta Like Alice, our initial reaction is astonishment at the proposed 2005 budget that the government unveiled last week.No, this is not in the same category as the Soeharto budget early in 1998 or the Habibie economic report in 1999,...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
RI to end tax treaty with Mauritius
RI to end tax treaty with MauritiusRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Indonesian government has decided to end the country's tax treaty with the Republic of Mauritius next year amid suspicions that the facility had been abused by non-Mauritian investors, including Indonesian companies, to avoid tax...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Our great sporting tradition
Our great sporting tradition To those in the know the unimpassioned reactions here at home should have come as no surprise after the initial excitement over Taufik Hidayat's gold medal victory in Athens died down.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUSOne more councillor detained in KendariKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Kendari prosecutors detained another councillor on Monday after apprehending 22 councillors on graft charges on Saturday. Yayan Hartawan, chief of the Kendari Prosecutor's Office, said the councillor in question was Adj.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
RDC looking to boost heptathlon buildup
RDC looking to boost heptathlon buildupMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta-based Regional Development Center is seeking to increase participation in the heptathlon in Southeast Asia, an event it says is the key to women's track and field success in international athletics.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Children with Down's syndrome need guidance
Children with Down's syndrome need guidanceDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Parents of children with Down's syndrome need to provide guidance and information on reproductive health when their children enter puberty, an expert says.Psychologist Lucia R.R.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
'It is true that one has to wonder where the government can
'It is true that one has to wonder where the government can find the extra money to cover these additional expenditure requirements.' ;JP; ANPAk..r.. Indonesia-Budget 2005 Indonesian Government Budget: Are we in wonderland? JP/6/KAHLIL2005 Indonesian Government Budget: Are we in wonderland?Kahlil...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 Defendant's statement: A journalist accused Bambang Harymurti Jakarta2. Pro24 -- Are the Saudis fanatics? 1 X 30 Saudi Arabia in times of change Mansoor Moaddel Project Syndicate3. LA -- U.S.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
* Police to provide toll roads with speed cameras Page 2
* Police to provide toll roads with speed cameras Page 2 * Newmont ignores mercury warnings: Expert Page 4 * E. Java residents forcibly stop up waste channel Page 5 * The 2005 state budget: Are we in wonderland? Page 6 * 'Becak' drivers in Tangerang rally against bylaw Page 8 * Fighting erupts...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
KPK looks at alleged KPU graft
KPK looks at alleged KPU graft JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is waiting for the official response from the General Elections Commission (KPU) over alleged corruption involving it that cost the state some Rp 375 billion (US$41.6 million).
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Shares end down amid uncertainty
Shares end down amid uncertaintyDow Jones, Jakarta Shares closed marginally lower on Monday as investors, mostly foreigners, continued to offload their equity portfolio amid political uncertainty ahead of the presidential runoff in September, dealers said.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Councillors miss inauguration
Councillors miss inaugurationYuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung Three councillors-elect charged with using false diplomas were not among those sworn in on Monday to the Bandung and Cimahi regency legislatures in West Java.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
What's behind rejection of TNI bill?
What's behind rejection of TNI bill?From Suara KaryaThe debate about the Indonesian Military (TNI) bill is underway, with various circles commenting on, criticizing, blaming and condemning the TNI for trying to revive the military's civilian role and refusing to be subject to a civilian authority.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
On Sumbawa
On Sumbawa In your Aug. 20 edition you reported an earthquake that, quote, "jolted the resort island of Sumbawa Besar (...). Sumbawa Besar is located some 79 kilometers south of Bali". * Sumbawa Besar is not an island. It is the capital of the westernmost regency of Sumbawa island.