Archive: 23 September 2004
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Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Domestic courier industry needs fair regulation
Domestic courier industry needs fair regulation Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, The Jakarta Post The local courier industry has enjoyed rapid growth over the past several years thanks to a significant growth in economic activities in the country's provinces outside Java.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Dow Jones, Jakarta
Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower on Wednesday on profit-taking, with renewed concerns about the weakness of the rupiah hurting overall sentiment, dealers said. "Selling wasn't that heavy, however," said a trader with a European securities firm.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Car Free Day campaign revs up
Car Free Day campaign revs up A plaque signed by New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani on Sept. 13, 1999, to commemorate the centennial of Henry H. Bliss' death was meant to "promote safety on streets and highways", as well as to remember Bliss as "the first recorded motor vehicle fatality".
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
MPR convenes for final session
MPR convenes for final sessionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will commence its final session here on Thursday for five days before ending its five- year term late this month.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Golkar splinter group seeks Akbar's downfall
Golkar splinter group seeks Akbar's downfallThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta The internal split within Golkar Party is intensifying, with a group of dissident politicians seeking to unseat chairman Akbar Tandjung and reopen the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) corruption case in which he was...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
KONI considers age limit for PON
KONI considers age limit for PONMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sport Council (KONI) is considering an age limit for the National Games (PON) in response to criticism that young athletes are being shut out of the quadrennial sporting showcase.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Religious complex, brothels form uneasy neighbors
Religious complex, brothels form uneasy neighborsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The city administration says it is determined to push ahead with the construction of the Jakarta Islamic Center in Kramat Tunggak, North Jakarta -- an area that was previously home to hundreds of brothels --...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
RI elections may be positive for reforms: S&P
RI elections may be positive for reforms: S&P The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said on Wednesday that Indonesia's presidential elections, where preliminary results point to a victory for Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, are not expected to herald major policy shifts, but could...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Megawati and history
Megawati and history The first-ever direct presidential election took place on Monday. The quick count jointly conducted by Metro TV and the Institute of Research, Education and Information of Social and Economic Affairs (LP3ES) shows that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has won the election.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Susilo's victory spells death for political elitism
Susilo's victory spells death for political elitismOng Hock Chuan, Jakarta The presidential runoff on Monday was a watershed event in Indonesian politics. It marks the day when elite politics finally died, six years after the Reformasi deal it a mortal blow.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Councillors agree with protesters
Councillors agree with protesters PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Hundreds of students staged a noisy protest as the 64 new members of the South Sumatra legislature were sworn in on Wednesday.The protesters demanded that the councillors sign a political contract, in which they vow to stay clear of...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
New leader brings new hopes
New leader brings new hopes The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Indonesia's transition from a feudal-military entity has taken its biggest leap so far with the peaceful electoral transfer of power to a new President.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Cirebon Mayor violates election rules: KPU
Cirebon Mayor violates election rules: KPUNana Rukmana and Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Cirebon/Yogyakarta Cirebon General Elections Commission (Cirebon KPUD) has found a strong indication that Cirebon Mayor Subardi violated regulations in the election campaign, a top poll official said on...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Detainees admit to pledging to be suicide bombers
Detainees admit to pledging to be suicide bombersAbdul Khalik/Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Some of the 10 people now under police custody have confessed they were recruited by Malaysian fugitives Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Moh.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Institute opens American corner
Institute opens American corner MEDAN: Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Husin Al Munawar inaugurated on Tuesday "the American Corner" in the State Islamic Institute's (IAIN) library.The section is expected to broaden the students' knowledge on the United States' stance toward Islam,...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
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Indonesia has fresh chance with democracy Greg Barton Jakarta2. Nation -- Susilo's win good for democracy 1 x 30 Susilo's win good for democracy The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok3. Strait -- New leader, new hopes 1 x 30New leader brings new hopes The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 23, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 23, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Textile, Rare Textile from All Part of Indonesia, at the Gallery of Alila Ubud Hotel, Malinggih Kelod Village, Payangan Gianyar, Sept. 25 to Oct. 20.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
House askes SBY to mull fuel hike
House askes SBY to mull fuel hike Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The incoming government should consider raising fuel prices at home later this year in a bid to cut losses caused by the burgeoning cost of the nation's fuel subsidy that could cripple state finances, the House of...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
BPK lists AGO among top abusers
BPK lists AGO among top abusersDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) -- the state body supposedly in the frontline in the fight against corruption -- topped the list of state institutions that have committed "irregularities" in the management of state funds,...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Migrant workers flee to Nunukan
Migrant workers flee to NunukanRusman, The Jakarta Post/Nunukan Fearing a crackdown by the Malaysian government, Indonesians working in Malaysia, both legally and illegally, have descended on Nunukan regency, East Kalimantan province, to obtain or extend immigration documents.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
ORIX Indonesia Finance:
ORIX Indonesia Finance: Make your life easier with leasingIn today's competitive business world, prudent cash flow management is of paramount importance for the operation of both big corporations and small companiesCash is the oxygen that enables a company to survive and perform well.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Lippo Karawaci to issue new shares
Lippo Karawaci to issue new shares JAKARTA: Property developer PT Lippo Karawaci plans to issue between 512.7 million and 1.025 billion new shares to raise cash to finance new projects."We expect to raise up to Rp 1 trillion (US$109.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Factions eye eviction law revision
Factions eye eviction law revision Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The intention of City Council factions to revise a bylaw on public order is good news for those living on riverbanks, beside railway tracks and in designated green zones if it is not just another empty promise by...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Ubud to host writers' festival
Ubud to host writers' festival Ubud will host a special festival bringing together distinguished writers, artists, scholars and filmmakers from around the world to share experiences, expertise and dialog to strengthen the relationship between "East" and West."Held from Oct. 11 through Oct.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Rupiah Rates Sept.22
Rupiah Rates Sept.22 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,719.89 6,010.13 6,398.89 6,330.90 Brunei dollar 1 5,641.44 5,046.17 5,371.95 5,315.50 Canadian dollar 1 7,399.21 6,620.84 7,045.75 6,974.22 Swiss franc 1 7,591.46 6,791.75 7,228.82 7,154.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 23, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 23, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:05 Religious Teachings8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service3:30 TV Drama4:30...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Moral of the election: Out of touch, out of the race
Moral of the election: Out of touch, out of the raceEndy M. Bayuni, Jakarta One of the chief lessons we take away from Monday's election is that our political elite, as represented by the mighty Nationhood Coalition, is completely out of touch with reality at the grassroots level.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Courier giants upbeat in Indonesian market
Courier giants upbeat in Indonesian marketHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The world's major express and logistics companies remain confident about the long-term prospects of the Indonesian courier market despite uncertainties in the country's foreign trade.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Telkomsel expects 3G license soon
Telkomsel expects 3G license soonTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta PT Telekomunikasi Seluler (Telkomsel) expects to obtain a frequency license to run third-generation technology-based radio network before the end of the year to capitalize on the growing demand for cellular services offered by...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
JSX urges brokers to use new trading facilities
JSX urges brokers to use new trading facilities Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) warned securities firms that are members of the bourse to begin using new remote trading facilities by the end of 2005, in a bid to improve trading efficiency.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Papua 'walk the walk' before voting
Papua 'walk the walk' before votingNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura Walking one or two days to vote is not usual for the people of Papua, Indonesia's easternmost province.In Jayawijaya regency, for example, one of the most remote and mountainous regencies in the province, people have...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Former artisan Handiwirman offers freshness
Former artisan Handiwirman offers freshnessCarla Bianpoen, Contributor/Jakarta Amid the many art exhibitions in the capital, Handiwirman's solo exhibition at the Nadi Gallery opened without the usual luster, yet the mixed-media paintings of the onetime artisan are a refreshing break from the...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Hacker uses Internet cafe to access KPU site
Hacker uses Internet cafe to access KPU site JAKARTA: A witness in the trial of hacker Dani Firmansyah confirmed that the defendant had used one of his computers to break into the General Elections Committee (KPU) website.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Government to allows embassies to fortify walls
Government to allows embassies to fortify wallsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city is expected to give its approval soon on the construction of three-meter-high concrete walls at several embassies amid security concerns following the Sept.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Vendors on bicycles face tough traffic
Vendors on bicycles face tough trafficBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Priyanto never thought that selling soya bean milk on his bicycle was a tough job that required him to put his life at risk.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Rupiah Rates Sept.22
Rupiah Rates Sept.22 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,719.89 6,010.13 6,398.89 6,330.90 Brunei dollar 1 5,641.44 5,046.17 5,371.95 5,315.50 Canadian dollar 1 7,399.21 6,620.84 7,045.75 6,974.22 Swiss franc 1 7,591.46 6,791.75 7,228.82 7,154.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Judges to take oath before Oct. 20
Judges to take oath before Oct. 20Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Anticorruption Court is expected to start operating before Oct. 20, when the next president is expected to take his or her oath.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Susilo's win good for democracy
Susilo's win good for democracy The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok The expected landslide victory of former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Indonesia is significant for two reasons: First, it shows that despite myriad problems afflicting the world's most populous Muslim country, democracy...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
1. CIVIL: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS
1. CIVIL: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS SBY's imminent win spurs concern over democracy, rights 2. MEDIA: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Media boosts SBY's win: Experts 3. SULAWESI: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS West Sulawesi becomes Indonesia's 33rd province 4. DRUGS: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS Nigerian gets death for drug smuggling
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Disgruntled guards seize ballot boxes in Jayapura
Disgruntled guards seize ballot boxes in JayapuraNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura About 120 polling station guards in Jayapura, Papua, have seized three ballot boxes to protest what they claim is the authorities' failure to pay them for their work in Monday's presidential election.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Investors await for positive signs from new govt
Investors await for positive signs from new govtZakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe upcoming new government of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who looks set to win the election runoff in a landslide, must immediately show that it is determined to move quickly to resolve the country's economic ills...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
'Experts back findings in Buyat case'
'Experts back findings in Buyat case'Abdul Khalik/Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Police claim that at least six experts from different offices have supported their finding that Buyat Bay in Minahasa, North Sulawesi, was polluted with heavy metals.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
A new dawn ahead?
A new dawn ahead? With voting day in Indonesia's first direct presidential elections just three days behind us and 13 more days to go before the final results are made public, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who by all counts is certain to win the race, is closeting himself inside his home, quietly...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Malaysia to resume migrant workers' deportation
Malaysia to resume migrant workers' deportation Malaysia will resume a planned massive deportation of some 700,000 illegal Indonesian immigrants after the move was deferred due to Indonesia's presidential elections, reports said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Kuta Karnival to bring joy to Bali
Kuta Karnival to bring joy to Bali Kuta and beyond will come alive with series of joyful events, parades, sports competitions and art performances for 10 consecutive days starting Sept. 24 through Oct. 3.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Activists worry about Susilo's possible victory
Activists worry about Susilo's possible victoryFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The imminent victory of Gen. (ret) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in the Sept. 20 election runoff may jeopardize attempts to uphold human rights and democracy, NGO activists say.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Bali stages touch rugby tournament
Bali stages touch rugby tournament The Jakarta Touch Rugby Club will hold its second Bali International Touch Rugby Tournament at Lapangan Banteng, Seminyak, as part of this year's Kuta Karnival.The one-day tournament, held on Oct.2 at 10 a.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Tonton withdraws from Tour d'Indonesia
Tonton withdraws from Tour d'IndonesiaMusthofid, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia's hopes in the upcoming Tour d'Indonesia cycling race were dealt a blow when Tonton Susanto announced his withdrawal due to injury here on Wednesday."I still feel the effects of my broken right shoulder.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Eurokars opens BMW dealership
Eurokars opens BMW dealership JAKARTA: In an effort to strengthen its network in Indonesia and boost customer satisfaction, PT BMW Indonesia signed an agreement with PT Eurokars Chrisdeco Utama on Wednesday to establish a new dealership in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Election day fell on good day in Bali
Election day fell on good day in BaliI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post/Denpasar The police officer took out his pager and showed the last message displayed on the beeper's green LCD screen. Red Jimny Katana D 183 KH, heading toward Nusa Dua, the message read.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
When will the political elite ever learn?
When will the political elite ever learn?J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Jakarta In a number of respects the elections of 2004 have been far different from any that we have experienced before in history. For the first time ever, we have used the so-called "open proportional system" for a legislative...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Adrian defies police summons
Adrian defies police summons JAKARTA: The main suspect in the Rp 1.7 trillion BNI scandal Adrian Waworuntu defied on Wednesday the police summons to appear for his official transfer to the custody of the prosecutor's office.National Police spokesman Insp. Gen.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
RI signs convention on migrant workers
RI signs convention on migrant workers NEW YORK: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirajuda signed on Wednesday the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families on behalf of the Indonesian government.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Investors await for positive signs from new govt
Investors await for positive signs from new govtZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The upcoming new government of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who looks set to win the election runoff in a landslide, must immediately show that it is determined to move quickly to resolve the country's economic...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Susilo unveils plans for first 100 days
Susilo unveils plans for first 100 daysTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Bogor Challenger and favorite Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who is predicted to emerge the winner of the election runoff over incumbent, President Megawati Soekarnoputri, has begun to unveil plans for his first 100 days in power.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Kota Bunga's
Kota Bunga's elitism reeksFrom Media IndonesiaAs a customer of Kota Bunga in Cipanas, West Java, I was promised various facilities before buying a villa, including the use of a guesthouse twice, each time for three nights, while the villa is under construction.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
JSX to delist Texmaco units in October
JSX to delist Texmaco units in OctoberRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) plans to delist textile producer PT Texmaco Jaya and plastic producer PT Wahana Jaya Perkasa, two units of the once mighty Texmaco Group, next month as the two ailing companies are considered to be no...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Cat burglars make off with Rp 300m
Cat burglars make off with Rp 300m TANGERANG: Five armed robbers broke into a house on Jl. Cempaka in Ciputat, Tangerang, late on Tuesday, making off with Rp 300 million (US$33,204) in goods and cash.No one was hurt in the incident, which is now being investigated by the Ciputat Police.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Nigerian gets death for smuggling
Nigerian gets death for smuggling Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang Tangerang District Court sentenced to death on Wednesday Nigerian Daniel Enemuo alias Diarrassauba Mamadou, 28, for attempting to smuggle 1.150 grams of heroin into the country from Pakistan early in January.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Asia to outperform this year, lower growth seen in 2005
Asia to outperform this year, lower growth seen in 2005Cecil Morella, Agence France-Presse/Manila Developing Asia is set to outperform this year with higher- than-expected growth of 7 percent despite high oil prices but it will slow in 2005 in tandem with the developed world, the Asian Development...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Indonesia has fresh chance with democracy
Indonesia has fresh chance with democracyGreg Barton, Jakarta The quiet nature of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's emphatic victory speaks of the nature of the challenges and opportunities facing Indonesia's new president. There is little antipathy but considerable ambivalence felt towards Susilo.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Police not on the ball, 'bomb' explode
Police not on the ball, 'bomb' explodeMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang Fifteen Jakarta Police bomb squad members armed with SS-1 and AK- 74 rifles boarded a Boeing 747-400 Garuda Indonesia airplane at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after a bomb threat forced the plane to make an...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
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Susilo's victory spells death for political elitism Ong Hock Chuan Jakarta2. Jati -- When will they ever learn? 1 x 30 When will the political elite ever learn? J. Soedjati Djiwandono Jakarta
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Western concepts and political decision
Western concepts and political decision You printed excellent reports on the activities of the fourth Conference of the European Association for Southeast Asian Studies (EUROSEAS) held in Paris, from Sept. 1 to Sept. 4 mainly in Sorbonne in the Sept.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Bandung wages war on HIV/AIDS
Bandung wages war on HIV/AIDS BANDUNG: More than 2,000 used syringe needles were destroyed in Bandung, West Java, on Wednesday in an effort to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS cases in the city.The needles were incinerated by non-governmental organization activists from the HIV/AIDS Prevention Regional...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Oil firms temporarily settle dispute
Oil firms temporarily settle dispute The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oil and gas companies Pertamina, PetroChina, and ExxonMobil Corp. have temporarily settled their dispute about the operation and revenue sharing of the Sukowati oil field, a government official said on Tuesday.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 23, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 23, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:05 Religious Teachings8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service3:30 TV Drama4:30...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
*SBY's imminent win spurs concern over democracy, rights Page 2
*SBY's imminent win spurs concern over democracy, rights Page 2 *Foreign observers praise democratic RI election Page 4 *Cirebon mayor violated election rules: KPU Page 5 *Susilo's victory spells death for political elitism Page 6 *Vendors on bicycles face tough traffic Page 8 *Roma forfeits Dynamo...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Private schools get bomb threat
Private schools get bomb threat BOGOR: Students at the private Regina Pacis and Bunda Hati Kudus Catholic schools in Bogor were sent home on Wednesday after the two schools received bomb threats over the phone.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
EU, S. Africa praise Indonesia's democratic election
EU, S. Africa praise Indonesia's democratic electionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 25-member European Union (EU) and South Africa congratulated Indonesia on Wednesday for its peaceful first-ever direct presidential election and pledged to intensify relations with the world's largest Muslim-majority...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Chief Justice backs Press Council in dispute settlement
Chief Justice backs Press Council in dispute settlementSari P. Setiogi and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Chief Justice Bagir Manan has thrown his backing behind the Press Council serving as a legally recognized mediation center for disputes involving media.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
West Sulawesi becomes Indonesia's 33rd province
West Sulawesi becomes Indonesia's 33rd provinceKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The House of Representatives passed the bill establishing West Sulawesi as a province on Wednesday, bring the number of provinces in the country to 33.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Riau bans chickens from Malaysia
Riau bans chickens from Malaysia PEKANBARU, Riau: The province of Riau has banned the entry of chicken and eggs from Malaysia following reports on the spread of bird flu in the neighboring country, a local official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 23, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 23, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:05 Religious Teachings8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service3:30 TV Drama4:30...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Mom, newborn die at home
Mom, newborn die at home JAKARTA: Siti Martiah, 22, and her newborn baby were found dead by neighbors in Sukapura subdistrict, Cilincing, North Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon.Jakarta Police reported on Wednesday that the woman had hemorrhaged after giving birth.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Observers praise RI democratic poll
Observers praise RI democratic pollFabiola Desy Unidjaja and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Overseas election observers from the Carter Center and European Union (EU) praised on Wednesday the first ever direct presidential election in Indonesia as genuinely democratic and peaceful.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
RI adopts pact to protect nonsmokers
RI adopts pact to protect nonsmokers JAKARTA: Indonesia has signed the Gyeongju Declaration on tobacco control among Asia-Pacific countries in a bid to protect nonsmokers."The declaration calls upon governments, business and individuals in Asia to protect nonsmokers from exposure to secondhand...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Media boosts Susilo's win: Experts
Media boosts Susilo's win: ExpertsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The likely victory of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in the presidential poll confirms the significant role the media plays in the country's politics, experts say.