Archive: 10 September 2004
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Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Majority of Asians prefer Kerry than Bush: survey
Majority of Asians prefer Kerry than Bush: surveyP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Washington A majority of Asians want Democratic party senator John Kerry at the White House, according to a global poll in which incumbent President George W. Bush was rebuffed by traditional U.S. allies.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
World blast deadly Jakarta bombing
World blast deadly Jakarta bombingAgencies, Paris/ManilaFrance, Britain and the Philippines led strong world condemnation of Thursday's car bomb attack which killed at least eight people outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta, with several governments pledging to pursue joint efforts to root out...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Senior civil servant violates election law
Senior civil servant violates election law YOGYAKARTA: Despite the order from the home minister for all civil servants to remain neutral during the elections, the regent of Sleman in Yogyakarta openly stated on Thursday his support for President Megawati Soekarnoputri in the Sept. 20 runoff.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Thais join RI family planning program
Thais join RI family planning program JAKARTA: A Thai mission led by the country's public health minister are attending a four-day program on the roles of Muslim leaders and family planning in Indonesia, which began on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Medal Tally
Medal Tally The medal table on eighth day of the 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang on Thursday (as of 8.45 local time):1 Jakarta 88 71 62 221 2 W. Java 52 42 52 147 3 E. Java 43 47 74 164 4 C. Java 37 40 44 121 5 Jambi 24 23 10 57 6 S. Sumatra 23 27 24 74 7 N.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Communal clash in Lampung kills one and injures dozens
Communal clash in Lampung kills one and injures dozensOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungA communal clash on Wednesday in Merakbatin village, Lampung province, left one person dead and dozens of others injured.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
John, Deysi win 100m races
John, Deysi win 100m racesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Deysi Sumigar and John Murray are Indonesia's fastest woman and man respectively, winning the 100-meter races at the National Games here on Thursday.John Murray clocked a time of 10.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Democracy and defiance
Democracy and defianceFrom Suara KaryaMany politicians may consider democracy to consist only of differing opinions, hence some party executives defy decisions handed down by their principal organization.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Indonesia features prominently at EUROSEAS conference
Indonesia features prominently at EUROSEAS conferenceVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, ParisOver 400 scholars from all over the world -- mostly from Asia and Europe -- met in the French capital for four days of discussions on Asia-Europe ties, local autonomy, socio-religious conflicts and many...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Blast rocks Jakarta
Blast rocks JakartaThe powerful bomb that exploded on Thursday outside the Australian Embassy in the Kuningan business district, South Jakarta, was the latest in a string of terrorist attacks across the country since 2000.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep. 9, 2004: Shares Close Change Volume Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 440 -10 123,550,000 Adira Dinamika 2,600 0 0 AGIS Tbk 95 0 50,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 85 0 16,000 Alakasa Industrindo 125 0 0...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Govt may delay divestment programs after bomb blast
Govt may delay divestment programs after bomb blast Rendi A. Witular and Tony Hotland Jakarta The government may have to delay the divestment of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the remaining period of this year, after a bomb exploded in front of the Australian Embassy on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Tourism to feel heat at the blast
Tourism to feel heat at the blastDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After bouncing back slowly from a series of bomb attacks, the nation's tourist industry may face another setback yet again, following a deadly blast near the Australian Embassy.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Rupiah Rates
Rupiah Rates Sept. 9 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,786.22 6,087.73 6,471.09 6,402.62 Brunei dollar 1 5,764.40 5,172.68 5,496.73 5,440.24 Canadian dollar 1 7,579.07 6,801.24 7,227.13 7,153.04 Swiss franc 1 7,758.91 6,962.56 7,398.62 7,322.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Stocks and rupiah hurt by bombing, but slowly recover
Stocks and rupiah hurt by bombing, but slowly recoverDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta stocks and rupiah closed lower on Thursday on the back of renewed security fears stemming from the deadly bomb blast in front of the Australian Embassy.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Monas to have Rp 1b shuttle cars
Monas to have Rp 1b shuttle cars JAKARTA: The administration plans to buy two shuttle cars to take visitors of the National Monument (Monas) park on a one kilometer ride from the parking lot to the monument.Each car would accommodate 25 passengers.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Honest leaders to solve crisis
Honest leaders to solve crisisFrom Koran TempoThough some groups of people say there is no longer an economic crisis in the country, but honest leaders are still hard to find because this nation's moral crisis continues unabated.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
'Religion losing appeal in modern politics'
'Religion losing appeal in modern politics'Tiarma Siboro and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe bulk of Muslim voters will choose Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono over Megawati Soekarnoputri in the Sept.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Religious leaders condemn bombing, call for unity
Religious leaders condemn bombing, call for unityThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThursday's bombing at the Australian Embassy, which killed at least seven people, drew strong nationwide condemnation, with many saying the latest terror attack would further tarnish the predominantly Muslim country's image.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
MMC transformed into frontline hospital
MMC transformed into frontline hospitalUrip Hudiono and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe usually quiet Metropolitan Medical Center (MMC) was transformed into a scene of chaos and confusion moments after the explosion outside the nearby Australian Embassy on Jl. Rasuna Said.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Mega appeals for calm
Mega appeals for calmPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri called for calm and urged people to remain on the alert following Thursday's huge bomb blast in front of the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta."I ask all Indonesians to stay united in fighting terrorism.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
'I saw body parts strewn around me,' says bombing witness
'I saw body parts strewn around me,' says bombing witnessAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAni glanced over at the group of police officers in front of the Australian Embassy in southern Jakarta while buying some noodles, like she did most mornings.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Munir is a true hero
Munir is a true hero Munir's dedication and compassion for those in trouble was truly an example to us all. His outstanding courage was extremely moving and leaves many Indonesians feeling deeply bereft at his passing away.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Research library preserves country's great literature
Research library preserves country's great literatureAs part of World Literacy Day which fell on Sept. 8, The Jakarta Post's Leony Aurora has been investigating library facilities in the city. Today, we take a look at a literary-research library.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Carnage in Jakarta
Carnage in JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least seven were confirmed killed and over 180 injured in a bomb explosion outside the Australian Embassy on Thursday morning, just 11 days ahead of the presidential election.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Two Asian records shattered at PON
Two Asian records shattered at PONMoch. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Following Sutrisno's world record on Wednesday, the second day of the powerlifting competition at the National Games saw two Asian records broken in the women's 52-kilogram category on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Merpati needs investors: Laksamana
Merpati needs investors: LaksamanaTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe fate of state-owned carrier PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines and its some 4,000 employees might be "at stake" following the House of Representatives' decision to put off the privatization of the ailing airline, State Minister...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Nation mourns the passing of Gen. Muhammad Jusuf
Nation mourns the passing of Gen. Muhammad JusufAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarFormer military chief Gen. (ret) Andi Muhammad Jusuf was buried on Thursday afternoon in a Muslim cemetery in Makassar, next to the grave of his only son, Jaury Jusuf Putra.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
How law enforcers handle corruption cases
How law enforcers handle corruption cases Are the police and prosecutors seriously investigating a Rp 1.3 trillion embezzlement case at state bank BNI? The answer is yes and no.Police and prosecutors usually gather data for the case files of suspects before filing formal charges.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
House in Pejaten destroyed by fire
House in Pejaten destroyed by fire JAKARTA: A house belonging to a 62-year-old widow in Pejaten Timur, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, was destroyed early on Thursday by fire.The fire also destroyed two cars and a motorcycle.No fatalities were reported.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Munir: Vanguard of reform
Munir: Vanguard of reformSidney Jones, Singapore When I think of the people who had the most impact in bringing about a democratic Indonesia, Munir would be up there near the top. He was everything a human rights champion should be: principled, tough, smart, funny, and fearless.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
'Too many private cars in capital'
'Too many private cars in capital'The increasing number of private vehicles in the capital is likely related to the poor public transportation available. The operation of busway since early this year, which is considered a suitable alternative for private car owners, is yet to reduce traffic...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Taufik beats Simon to spoil Jakarta bid for gold sweep
Taufik beats Simon to spoil Jakarta bid for gold sweepEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Taufik Hidayat and the women's doubles pair of Lilyana Natsir and Nathalia spoiled Jakarta's bid for a golden sweep in the badminton competition at the National Games (PON), which ended here on...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
2,000 flee as Mt. Egon erupts
2,000 flee as Mt. Egon eruptsYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangMount Egon in East Nusa Tenggara province erupted for the second time in months, forcing the evacuation of some 2,000 villagers from the slopes of the volcano, officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Australians shaken, but go on despite bombing
Australians shaken, but go on despite bombingThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIt began as a regular day at the Australian Embassy on Thursday morning as staff went about their duties and applicants began lining up for visas inside the compound. Little did they know that, just over 2.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Providing real services for the public
Providing real services for the publicPiet Soeprijadi, Jakarta Graeme Macmillan, in his article Improving performance through public service reform (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 23), outlined the need for public service reform and made suggestions on how to improve public sector management to lift...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Indonesia-Singapore relations
Indonesia-Singapore relations I refer to the letter by R. Rais published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 1 titled Singapore ties: No opportunity lost in response to the article RI-S'pore ties: Opportunity lost on Aug. 25 by AM Hendropriyono.Rais' letter raises interesting issues.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Franz calls for real truth on commission
Franz calls for real truth on commission JAKARTA: Philosopher and rights campaigner Franz Magnis Suseno urged on Thursday for selection of people with credibility and integrity to sit on the 21-member Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which will be set up in the next several months.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Munir, through the eyes of the Acehnese people
Munir, through the eyes of the Acehnese peopleIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehThe death of Munir has shocked activists and leaders in the nation's capital, as well as many Achenese, whose rights he fought for.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
*Witnesses recount bomb blast in front of the Australian embassy
*Witnesses recount bomb blast in front of the Australian embassy Page 2 *Religious influence wanes in contemporary politics: survey Page 4 *Munir: Vanguard of reform Page 6 *Revised 3-in-1 hours to kick in on Sept.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
1 x 42
1 x 42 'Religion losing appeal in modern politics' JP/4/tni2 x 25 Contentious issues force House to delay TNI bill JP/5/MUNIR2 x 25 Munir, through the eyes of the Acehnese people JP/5/AMOK2 x 26 Communal clash in Lampung kills one, injures dozens JP/5/egon1 x 28 2,000 flee as Mt. Egon erupts
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Contentious issues force House to delay TNI bill
Contentious issues force House to delay TNI billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives will unlikely be able to finish deliberating the Indonesian Military (TNI) bill before ending its five-year term early next month, as many contentious issues remain unresolved,...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
PDAM Bekasi ready to supply water
PDAM Bekasi ready to supply water BEKASI: Deputy Mayor Solihin Sari said on Thursday the municipality's tap water operator, PDAM, would provide water for residents who could no longer rely on their wells due to drought.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
1. Market (2x25)
1. Market (2x25) Stock and rupiah hurt by bombing, but slowly recover 2. Merpati (1x30) Merpati needs investors: Laksamana 3. Tour (2x16) Tourism to feel heat of the blast 4. SOE (2x16) Govt may delay sale of SOEs
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Forum calls for social issues to be included in ASEM
Forum calls for social issues to be included in ASEMIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, HanoiThe ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) People's Forum (AEPF) urged the governments of Asia and Europe on Thursday to establish a social forum, which in turn would contribute to the building of an Asian-European...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Revised 3-in-1 hours to kick in on Sept. 17
Revised 3-in-1 hours to kick in on Sept. 17Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe revised three-in-one traffic policy along major thoroughfares, which starts the three-people-per-car restriction later in the afternoon, will go into effect starting on Sept. 17, an official says.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Six die in double toll road accident
Six die in double toll road accidentMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangSix people were killed in an accident on the Jakarta-Merak toll road in the Cipondoh area, Tangerang municipality, on Thursday at around 1:15 a.m.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Soe Hok Gie story told by young filmmaker
Soe Hok Gie story told by young filmmakerTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, MagelangYoung people here have taken to wearing T-shirts bearing the faces of international icons like "Che" Guevara or Bob Marley, as though local heroes aren't hip enough to revere.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
TV Today: Friday, September 10, 2004
TV Today: Friday, September 10, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:05 Documentary7:30 Sport News: Jurnal PON8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Documentary5:00 Children Drama6:00...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Govt may delay sale of SOEs
Govt may delay sale of SOEsRendi A. Witular and Tony Hotland, Jakarta The government may have to delay the divestment of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the remaining period of this year, after a bomb exploded in front of the Australian Embassy on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Fighting an uneven battle
Fighting an uneven battle The horrendous bomb attack that occurred in front of the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta, yesterday morning, hammers home the fact that there can be no respite in the fight against terrorism.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Tapping of groundwater harm tank fish: Expert
Tapping of groundwater harm tank fish: ExpertTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorA researcher with the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) has expressed concern that the condition at the Ornamental Fish Breeding and Marketing Center in Cibinong, Bogor regency, could be deteriorated due to the...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Myanmar a sticky issue for ASEM
Myanmar a sticky issue for ASEMSyed Nadzri, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur Myanmar, long considered a thorn in ASEAN's side, has now grown to become an intractable sticking point in an inter- regional agenda.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Blast blamed on Malaysian fugitives
Blast blamed on Malaysian fugitivesAbdul Khalik and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt didn't take the police long to pin the blame for the deadly blast in front of the Australian Embassy here on Thursday on fugitive Malaysian bomb experts Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Moh. Top.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
List of Kuningan bomb fatalities
List of Kuningan bomb fatalities1. Mukopir, 45, mechanic with PT Perusahaan Pembangunan state developer2. Anton Sujarwo, 24, security guard at Australian Embassy3. Suryadi, 46, gardener at Australian Embassy4. Maria Eva Kumalawati, 27, housewife5.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Economy to recover quickly from blast, says Dorodjatun
Economy to recover quickly from blast, says DorodjatunDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is optimistic the economy will recover quickly from the shock of Thursday's bombing at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, with the impact expected to be limited and short-lived.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Ambitious Edi dreams of hitting world mark
Ambitious Edi dreams of hitting world markEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Edi Zakaria, one of Indonesia's two athletics competitors at the Athens Olympics, set a new National Games record in the 110- meter hurdles here but the 20-year-old runner has set himself even higher target on...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
The Jakarta Post/Jakarta
The Jakarta Post/Jakarta At least seven were confirmed killed and over 180 injured in a bomb explosion outside the Australian Embassy on Thursday morning, just 11 days ahead of the country's presidential election. Officials said eight died and 182 were injured.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Rupiah Rates
Rupiah Rates Sept. 9 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,786.22 6,087.73 6,471.09 6,402.62 Brunei dollar 1 5,764.40 5,172.68 5,496.73 5,440.24 Canadian dollar 1 7,579.07 6,801.24 7,227.13 7,153.04 Swiss franc 1 7,758.91 6,962.56 7,398.62 7,322.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Busway ticket sales reach Rp 25.1b
Busway ticket sales reach Rp 25.1b JAKARTA: TransJakarta busway Management head Irzal Djamal said on Thursday that the 56 buses operating along the Blok M-Kota corridor had earned the company Rp 25.1 billion (US$2.69 million) from ticket sales since services began on Jan. 15 up to Sept. 8.