Archive: 2 September 2004
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Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Malpractice victims protest medical bill
Malpractice victims protest medical bill JAKARTA: Over 100 people claiming to be victims of malpractice held a protest in front of the Ministry of Health on Wednesday to protest the bill on medical practice, arguing that the bill would only protect the interests of doctors, not the patients.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
AFP to use timber tracking system
AFP to use timber tracking systemRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Top government officials and environmentalists, grouped in the Asia Forest Partnership (AFP), agreed on Wednesday that timber producing and consuming countries need to boost cooperation in fighting illegal timber...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Poll commission completes drawing up campaign rules
Poll commission completes drawing up campaign rulesM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) finalized on Wednesday a new regulation on media campaigns ahead of the runoff, which allocates 35 minutes of airtime a day for each candidate during the three-day...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Police charge unlicensed gunner
Police charge unlicensed gunnerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As suspect Raja Sapta failed to produce ownership documents for his firearms, the police charged him with Emergency Law No. 12/1951, Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Sales likely to be boosted at Jakarta Motor Show
Sales likely to be boosted at Jakarta Motor ShowNovan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With less than three weeks to go before the second phase of the presidential election on Sept.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Mall marks birthday with medical aid
Mall marks birthday with medical aid JAKARTA: The management of Taman Anggrek shopping mall in West Jakarta donated Rp 80 million ($8,988) to help needy TB patients through the HOPE Indonesia Foundation, in conjunction with the mall's 8th anniversary, which fell on Aug. 27.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
SPOTLIGHT For Thursday, September 2, 2004
SPOTLIGHT For Thursday, September 2, 2004 BADMINTON HEROES: The Director of LippoBank, Harry Sasongko (second from left), and Lutfi Hamid, chairman of the Indonesian Badminton Association's West Java Chapter (right), have friendly chat with Taufik Hidayat (third from left), the men's singles...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
House allocates Rp 123b to welcome new members
House allocates Rp 123b to welcome new membersKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has allocated at least Rp 123 billion (US$13 million) to welcome its 550 new members who were elected in the April 5 legislative polls, and assume office early in October.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Indian arrested for carrying drug
Indian arrested for carrying drug JAKARTA: Gurdib Sigh, a 37-year-old Indian national, was caught red-handed carrying 300 grams of heroin while he was about to board a plane at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Surabaya on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Supreme Court takes over military tribunal
Supreme Court takes over military tribunalKurniawan Hari and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court officially took over on Wednesday the administration and supervision of the military tribunal from the Indonesia Military (TNI), apart from the trials of soldiers who...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
421 rebels killed in Aceh
421 rebels killed in AcehNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh At least 421 separatist rebels have been killed since Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam was placed under a state of civil emergency three months ago, an official has said.Sr. Comr.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
House, govt struggle to define TNI's duty
House, govt struggle to define TNI's dutyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House committee deliberating the military bill and the government struggled in vain on Wednesday to define the nature and duty of the Indonesian Military (TNI) as a group of women staged a protest against the...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Suicide attempts increase in Batam
Suicide attempts increase in BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam The number of attempted suicides in Batam so far this year has been higher than last year, with records from two large hospitals showing that of 73 people who were hospitalized this year after attempting suicide, eight had died.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Nigerian drug smuggler sent to death row
Nigerian drug smuggler sent to death rowMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The Tangerang District Court handed down another death sentence on Wednesday; to a Nigerian citizen, Sylvester Obiekwe Nwolise, 39, who was convicted of smuggling 1.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Please, give me space
Please, give me spaceFrom Media IndonesiaAs a small-scale vendor, I would like to voice my opinion about the development of the Tanah Abang market in particular, and other similar projects in general.Tanah Abang has been rebuilt into a new, modern, multistory trading center.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
KL seeks to become Asia's top outsourcing center
KL seeks to become Asia's top outsourcing centerEileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Putrajaya, Malaysia Malaysia will seek to lower the cost of business to remain competitive as one of the region's top outsourcing centers and bolster growth in its eight-year-old high-tech zone, Prime Minister Abdullah...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Olympic champion crashes at PON but W. Java through
Olympic champion crashes at PON but W. Java throughEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Olympic gold medalist Taufik Hidayat suffered a 15-11, 17-15 shock loss to North Sumatra's Wimpie Mahardi in the first-round team match of the National Games (PON)'s badminton competition at the Dempo...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Officials seize endangered animals
Officials seize endangered animals MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Local officials have confiscated 16 endangered animals from various locations in Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi province.Among the animals seized recently from residents by the Makassar Natural Resources Conservation Center...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
S'pore expects unemployment to fall
S'pore expects unemployment to fall SINGAPORE: Singapore's labor market is improving in tandem with the economic rebound and the unemployment rate should fall further later this year from 4.5 percent in the June quarter, the manpower ministry said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Sino-Indonesian economic relations
Sino-Indonesian economic relations Indonesian Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi recently completed an official visit to China. The visit did not have any urgent agenda, but was related to Indonesia's solo exhibition in Beijing, thus it was significant to the country.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Reclamation works blamed for causing floods
Reclamation works blamed for causing floodsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Two ongoing reclamation projects in Tangerang municipality and regency respectively have received strong opposition from residents, who claim the work will worsen flooding during the rainy season and water...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
'RI needs to promote' multicultural education
'RI needs to promote' multicultural educationSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A pluralist Indonesia should promote multicultural education in a bid to nurture more tolerance among its some 215 million people, an education expert said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Favorites chalk up wins in basketball competition
Favorites chalk up wins in basketball competitionMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Play began in the men's division of the basketball competitionon at the National Games on Wednesday with West Java and East Java living up to expectations by beating their respective opponents.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Rupiah Rates Sept.1
Rupiah Rates Sept.1 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,956.23 6,246.30 6,636.64 6,565.67 Brunei dollar 1 5,768.11 5,180.07 5,503.10 5,444.93 Canadian dollar 1 7,510.66 6,746.88 7,165.60 7,091.84 Swiss franc 1 7,795.08 7,001.74 7,436.95 7,359.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Teana hopes to shed hulky image of Nissan
Teana hopes to shed hulky image of NissanNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFor the Indonesian market, Nissan has been known for a long time as a tough brand, usually associated with its Nissan Patrol four- wheel-drive vehicle employed by Indonesian government agencies some three decades...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Philippines carrier to buy 12 Airbus
Philippines carrier to buy 12 AirbusAgence France-Presse, Manila Budget Philippines carrier Cebu Pacific said on Wednesday it is to buy 12 A319 aircraft from Airbus and lease two A320s in a US$670 million refleeting program.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
*Megawati's wealth rises by Rp 15b in three years Page 2
*Megawati's wealth rises by Rp 15b in three years Page 2 *House allots Rp 123b to welcome new members Page 4 *Suicide attempts increase in Batam Page 5 *Political Islam and today's politicians Page 6 *City mulls adopting Malaysian septic tanks Page 8 *Cheney to lash into Kerry in speech as protests...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Bank Indonesia to boost role of foreign banks
Bank Indonesia to boost role of foreign banksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) has vowed to seek ways to boost the role of foreign banks in the country's struggling economy, especially in the provision of investment and working capital loans.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
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1 x 25 421 rebels killed in Aceh JP/5/SUICIDE1 x 34 Suicide attempts increase in Batam
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
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;AFP; ANPAf..r.. Philippines-air-company Philippines carrier Cebu Pacific to buy 12 Airbus planes, lease t JP/15/RPPhilippines carrier Cebu Pacific to buy 12 Airbus planes, lease two more Agence France-Presse Manila Budget Philippines carrier Cebu Pacific said on Wednesday it is to buy 12 A319...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
The medal tally on Wednesday, a day before the 16th National
The medal tally on Wednesday, a day before the 16th National Games is officially opened in Palembang: Provinces Gold Silver Bronze Total 1 JAKARTA 6 4 1 11 2 RIAU 2 1 1 43 JATIM 1 2 5 8 4 SUMUT 2 0 0 2 5 SUMBAR 1 1 2 4 6 LAMPUNG 1 0 2 3 7 JAMBI 0 2 0 2 8 SUMSEL 0 0 1 1 9 KALTIM 0 1 0 1 10 JABAR 0 1...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 2, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 2, 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, 02 Sep 2004
Foreign tourist arrivals up 4.14 percent
Foreign tourist arrivals up 4.14 percentThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Foreign tourist arrivals increased by 4.14 percent in July, as travellers, encouraged by the peaceful first-round presidential election, continued coming to the country, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Tax pardon for problem taxpayers
Tax pardon for problem taxpayersFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe chairman of the Indonesian Economic Recovery Commission (KPEN) hopes that the next government will promptly apply a tax pardon to speed up the flow of funds and investment derived from problem taxpayers after they have taken flight abroad.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Daihatsu to up RI output by 50%
Daihatsu to up RI output by 50% TOKYO: Daihatsu Motor Co. plans to expand automobile production in Indonesia to keep pace with growing demand, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported in its on Wednesday morning edition.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Video-painting on view in Ubud
Video-painting on view in UbudFabio Scarpello, Contributor, Ubud, Bali It seems somehow incongruous that in Ubud, famous for its traditional painting, one should suggest a visit to Gaya, a gallery of modern art, where Filippo Sciascia's one-man exhibition is currently running.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
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1 x 25 421 rebels killed in Aceh JP/5/SUICIDE1 x 34 Suicide attempts increase in Batam
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Is the Golkar party solid?
Is the Golkar party solid?From Media IndonesiaOn Aug. 15, the Golkar Party officially announced its support for presidential candidate Megawati Soekarnoputri and her running mate Hasyim Muzadi in the Sept. 20 runoff.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Ancient skull, bones unearthed
Ancient skull, bones unearthed DENPASAR: A team of archaeologists unearthed on Wednesday a pot containing a skull as well as six other human bones located 4.3 meters below ground in Pacung village of Buleleng regency, some 105 kilometers north of Denpasar, Bali.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Foreign tourist arrivals up 4.14 percent
Foreign tourist arrivals up 4.14 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign tourist arrivals increased by 4.14 percent in July, as travellers, encouraged by the peaceful first-round presidential election, continued coming to the country, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Games torch arrives in Palembang
Games torch arrives in PalembangMuhammad Uzair, The Jakarta Post, Palembang The National Games flame arrived here on Wednesday at 10 a.m. to a welcome reception comprising thousands of enthusiastic sports fans, who lined the streets inside the town.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Import increases 16.06%: BPS
Import increases 16.06%: BPSTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Imports in July escalated by 16.06 percent to US$4.11 billion from $3.54 billion in the previous month, with non-oil and gas imports at the highest since the economic crisis in 1997, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Jakarta strikes before PON opening
Jakarta strikes before PON openingThe Jakarta Post, Palembang Jakarta ruled early in the National Games (PON) by collecting six gold medals a day before the opening ceremony of the 16th edition of the Games here at Jakabaring Stadium on Thursday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Breaking free with the new Ford Escape 2.3 L
Breaking free with the new Ford Escape 2.3 LNovan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post JakartaIt was a hot, sunny day when I drove the new Ford Escape 2.3L out of the Indomobil compound in Cawang, East Jakarta, for a test drive offered by PT Ford Motor Indonesia for a couple of days.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
RI shares end 2.7% up on regional gains, rupiah
RI shares end 2.7% up on regional gains, rupiahDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended sharply higher Wednesday on foreign buying, boosted by gains across Asian markets amid easing oil prices, dealers said.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Disappointed by food event
Disappointed by food event I just returned from a company outing in Bandung and was looking forward to going to "Heritage Food in Heritage City" at Gedung Arsip Nasional, which was a one-day event (Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.). My husband and I arrived at 6 p.m.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
ITF vows to help Myanmarese sailors
ITF vows to help Myanmarese sailors JAKARTA: The International Transportation Federation (ITF) has pledged to step in and help the more than 1,200 Myanmarese mariners who have been stranded in southeast Maluku regency for almost 10 years.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Most transport workers yet to unionize
Most transport workers yet to unionizeRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Minister of Manpower and Transmigration has called on transportation workers to form a labor union in an attempt to improve their bargaining position and working conditions.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Activists says free press in peril
Activists says free press in perilThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Twelve prominent activists warned on Wednesday that the country's free press is in peril, as law courts have continued to use the Criminal Code to try journalists in defamation cases.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Australia explains missile plan to TNI
Australia explains missile plan to TNI JAKARTA: An Australian delegation held a meeting with the Indonesia Military (TNI) leadership on Wednesday in a bid to clarify its plan to equip its fighter jets and aircraft with long-range cruise missiles.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
'We don't have time to enjoy arts'
'We don't have time to enjoy arts' As a major city, Jakarta hosts a relatively large number of artistic events and performances. The arts are important if one is to learn to appreciate the achievements of others.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Students in the dark on pluralism
Students in the dark on pluralismLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of students have just stepped down from a stage decorated with a big backdrop emblazoned with the word "pluralism". But when asked what the word means, many of the students could not come up with a clear definition.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Rupiah Rates Sept.1
Rupiah Rates Sept.1 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,956.23 6,246.30 6,636.64 6,565.67 Brunei dollar 1 5,768.11 5,180.07 5,503.10 5,444.93 Canadian dollar 1 7,510.66 6,746.88 7,165.60 7,091.84 Swiss franc 1 7,795.08 7,001.74 7,436.95 7,359.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
TNI probes alleged corruption in Aceh
TNI probes alleged corruption in Aceh JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Wednesday that he had ordered an investigation into corruption allegedly perpetrated by his institution during the implementation of martial law in Aceh.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
1. DISCOURSE: 36 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 49
1. DISCOURSE: 36 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 49 'No significant effort made to deal with forest fires' 2. RUSSIA: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Russian school attackers threaten to kill children 3. INFLATION: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Annualized inflation slows down in August 4.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
RP, China hope for free trade zone
RP, China hope for free trade zone Philippine President Gloria Arroyo and Chinese President Hu Jintao expressed hope on Wednesday for the early establishment of a planned free trade zone linking China and 10 Southeast Asian countries.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Mega's wealth rockets by Rp 15b in 3 years: KPK
Mega's wealth rockets by Rp 15b in 3 years: KPKThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surakarta/Mataram In three years, the amount of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's verified assets has increased by more than Rp 15 billion (US$1.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Close race expected in election runoff, survey shows
Close race expected in election runoff, survey showsFabiola Desy Unidjaja and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With only three weeks to go until the election runoff, a pollster revealed on Wednesday the two candidates would face an uphill battle to win the presidency, according to the...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Kupang destroys befouled sugar
Kupang destroys befouled sugar KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) in Kupang recently found contaminated sugar in several local stores and shops, an agency official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Armed robbers swipe Rp 56.5m
Armed robbers swipe Rp 56.5m TANGERANG: Three armed robbers stopped a car and snatched a bag on Tuesday containing Rp 56.5 million (US$6,141).Police reports said on Wednesday that the victim, Emi A.Z., 40, was driving his car on Jl.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Holy scripts a sacred quest for Balinese man
Holy scripts a sacred quest for Balinese manJagadhita, Contributor, Denpasar Some people collect stamps and coins, others paintings and antiques. I Wayan Turun, meanwhile, prefers to collect holy scripts written on palm leaves, or lontar.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Innova steals limelight at Jakarta Show
Innova steals limelight at Jakarta Show Even before its public unveiling, about 14,000 units of the Toyota Kijang Innova had been ordered. This demonstrates just how enthusiastic the public is about the successor to the legendary Kijang, which first hit Indonesia's streets in 1977.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Bali bomber in cafe
Bali bomber in cafe JAKARTA: Bali bomber Ali Imron was spotted at a cafe in Central Jakarta on Wednesday drinking with National Police of bomb squad chief Brig. Gen. Gorries Mere. National Police Chief of Detectives Comr. Gen.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
No significant effort made to deal with forest fires
No significant effort made to deal with forest fires Forest fires have become a fact of life in several areas in Sumatra and Kalimantan. However, the government has yet to make significant efforts to deal with the core problems that cause the fires.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Newmont manager named suspect
Newmont manager named suspectAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After more than a month of investigation, the National Police named on Wednesday the head of waste disposal at PT Newmont Minahasa Raya a suspect in a pollution case involving the United States-operated mining firm.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
AFTA council to expand rules of origin
AFTA council to expand rules of originZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Trade ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will gather here on Thursday for the 18th ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) council meeting to seek ways to boost intra- regional trade and to attract...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Villagers told to leave Mt. Egon
Villagers told to leave Mt. Egon JAKARTA: Seismologists and officials urged villagers near the eastern slope Mount Egon on Wednesday to evacuate their homes after the volcano spewed ash and dust earlier on Tuesday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Gus Dur, Taufik hospitalized
Gus Dur, Taufik hospitalizedFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband Taufik Kiemas are undergoing treatment for health problems, after weeks of tiring regional visits and other activities related to...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Presidential election must be peaceful
Presidential election must be peaceful Indonesia's presidential election is not an all-out, exclusive and definitive war. The Sept. 20 presidential runoff is a competition between two knights, to be held based on democratic values.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 2, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 2, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Art Within Moving Shadows by I Nyoman Sujana (Kenyem), at Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort Bali, Jimbaran, 10 am to 6 pm, until Sept. 23.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Toyota reaffirms commitment in Indonesia with MPV project
Toyota reaffirms commitment in Indonesia with MPV project Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Company (TMC) launched on Wednesday the fifth generation of the popular Kijang multipurpose van (MPV), the Kijang Innova.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Bureaucracy hampers export of orchids
Bureaucracy hampers export of orchidsWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarIndonesia is home to more than 5,000 species of orchid, or one- fifth of the world's total. Unfortunately, in terms of the orchid business, Indonesia is still behind other countries in the region.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Acupuncturists to hold expo
Acupuncturists to hold expo JAKARTA: The Indonesian Acupuncturists Association (Paksi) plans to hold an exhibition from Dec. 4 to Dec. 6 at the Jakarta Convention Center in Senayan, Central Jakarta.The Indonesian Acupuncture Expo 2004, the first of its kind, will feature seminars, workshops,...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
East Java opens title defense with win
East Java opens title defense with winMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang East Javanese women began their defense in the National Games (PON) volleyball competition with a convincing 3-0 win over Papua on Wednesday.The defending champions won the match 25-19, 25-14, 25-23.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
City mulls adopting Malaysian septic tank
City mulls adopting Malaysian septic tankDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The capital's unintegrated sewage system has long been blamed for contaminating groundwater and rivers with untreated waste.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 2, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 2, 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, 02 Sep 2004
A hope from the House
A hope from the HouseFrom TempoFinally, the General Elections Commission (KPU) has announced the 678 new legislators who will sit in the House of Representatives (DPR) and Regional Councils (DPD) for the 2004- 2009 term.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Political Islam and today's politician
Political Islam and today's politicianSanti W.E. Soekanto, Jakarta Which Indonesian Muslim figure could be more political than former president and former Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Abdrrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid? As senior journalist Rosihan Anwar said recently: "Gus Dur is the embodiment of...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
On tax stimulus
On tax stimulus I am writing in response to the article by David Sumual on Aug. 26 on the need for a tax stimulus to create new investment and higher economic growth for Indonesia.While in principle, I agree with Sumual's argument, I think his tax stimulus proposal does not go far enough.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
When politicians are still trapped by old way of thinking
When politicians are still trapped by old way of thinkingImam Cahyono, Jakarta In politics there is no such thing as an everlasting enemy. This was proven in the declaration of the National Coalition on Aug. 19.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Japanese lawmakers visit E. Kalimantan
Japanese lawmakers visit E. Kalimantan SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A delegation of 10 Japanese legislators visited the East Kalimantan provincial administration on Wednesday, promising local officials they would help the local government combat illegal logging in the province.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Annualized inflation slows down in August
Annualized inflation slows down in AugustThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Annualized inflation in August slowed down compared to the previous month as a slower increase in the prices of basic food commodities, the largest contributor to inflation, put a brake on inflationary pressure.