Archive: 6 July 2005
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Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Comedian Qomar won't run in poll
Comedian Qomar won't run in poll INDRAMAYU, East Java: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has nominated 10 pairs of Indramayu regent and vice regent hopefuls, but the name of comedian Nurul Qomar did not appear on the list of PDI-P candidates.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
RP debt at $68.93 billion
RP debt at $68.93 billion MANILA: The Philippine government's outstanding debt reached 3.867 trillion pesos (US$68.93 billion) in April, including $32.14 billion owed to foreign creditors, the central bank said on Tuesday.Domestic debt rose 0.23 percent over the previous month to 2.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
ASEAN+3 to hike E. Asia emergency rice reserves
ASEAN+3 to hike E. Asia emergency rice reservesDow Jones, ManilaThe Association of South East Asian Nations plus China, Japan and South Korea, or ASEAN+3, is expected approve an expansion of the East Asia Emergency Rice Reserve (EAERR) to at least 200,000 metric tons beginning next year from 87,000...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Lawmaker leaves for governor's post
Lawmaker leaves for governor's post JAKARTA: Central Kalimantan governor-elect Agustin Teras Narang bid farewell to his fellow lawmakers on Tuesday, asking for their support during his term in office.Currently the head of the House of Representatives Commission III for legal and security affairs,...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Regions should have industrial development vision, UNIDO says
Regions should have industrial development vision, UNIDO saysIndonesia has just signed a US$10.5 million technical assistance program with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to develop the country's small and medium industries, encourage environmentally friendly industry...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Former CEO named suspect in Jamsostek scandal
Former CEO named suspect in Jamsostek scandalEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer president director of state insurance firm PT Jamsostek was named a suspect on Tuesday after four successive sessions of questioning in connection with the alleged misuse of over Rp 250 billion (US$26.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Best property to get Khatulistiwa this year
Best property to get Khatulistiwa this yearEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn September, prose authors will not be the only literati to have their heartbeats quickened; this year, the fifth Khatulistiwa Literary Awards will also toast the nation's best poetry.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Timor Leste eager to join ASEAN
Timor Leste eager to join ASEAN AUSTRALIA: Timor Leste President Xanana Gusmao said his tiny impoverished country was eager to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)."We place a high priority on becoming a member of ASEAN," Xanana said during an official visit to Australia's...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Poll repeated after evidence of fraud
Poll repeated after evidence of fraudAMBON, Maluku: The Aru regency General Elections Commission (Aru KPUD) has decided to repeat the regental election at one polling station after evidence surfaced of electoral fraud.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
1. Discourse -- 42 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45)
1. Discourse -- 42 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45) AGO asked to reopen Trisakti, Semanggi shooting cases 2. Olympic -- 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x26) It's decision time for 2012 Olympic host with the mostest 3. Aceh -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21)Major reconstruction work in Aceh set to begin soon --- 6.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Foreign control may strengthen Proton
Foreign control may strengthen ProtonDow Jones, Kuala LumpurThe acquisition of Proton Holdings Bhd. by a foreign carmaker is likely to expedite quality improvements and increase sales, but could spell the end of Malaysia's homegrown autos.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Government rejects UN report on rights violations in E. Timor
Government rejects UN report on rights violations in E. TimorMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government rejected a report by the United Nations's Commission of Experts which recommended that the Security Council set up an international tribunal to try top military officers...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Dutch national traces Lido resort history
Dutch national traces Lido resort historyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe story behind the famous Lido Tourist Resort in West Java was finally revealed on Sunday as Mascha Braak, the granddaughter of Lido's founder, Antonius Hohanes Indoficus Maria Zwijsen, arrived in the area. "Ms.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
1. Terror (4x12)
1. Terror (4x12) Police charge 11 suspects with terror activities 2. Sutanto (1x32) SBY to nominate new TNI chief soon 3. KPU (1x36) House retains current KPU members 4. Salary (2x27) Civil service pay likely to be hiked next year
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Taufik targets second straight win
Taufik targets second straight winAgencies, Kuala Lumpur Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat, whose career has been characterized by wild swings in fortune, is starting to again show the form that once made him the best player in the world.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Thailand holds expo to tap RI market
Thailand holds expo to tap RI marketThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a bid to expand its Indonesian market, Thailand will intensify the promotion of its export products here."Indonesia is a huge market. We encourage Thai producers and traders to look at the Indonesian market.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Muhammadiyah: Between liberalism, radicalism and pluralism
Muhammadiyah: Between liberalism, radicalism and pluralismMuhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post/MalangIn villages across Java, you will rarely find Muhammadiyah Muslims and Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muslims praying together in the same mosque.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
AGO challenged to reopen Trisakti, Semanggi cases
AGO challenged to reopen Trisakti, Semanggi cases The House of Representatives' Commission III on law and human rights agreed recently to reopen the investigation into the shootings of students who staged antigovernment protests in Jakarta in 1998 and 1999.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Tsunami victims get new homes
Tsunami victims get new homesJakarta: The Australian Red Cross in cooperation with the Zero to One Foundation has handed over more than 500 modest houses to victims of the Dec. 26 tsunami and the March 28 earthquake on Nias island.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Errant 'Blue Bird' taxi drivers
Errant 'Blue Bird' taxi drivers My wife and I stayed at the Sheraton Media hotel in Jakarta from June 13 to June 15 and we were advised to only use Blue Bird taxis as they were said to be the most reliable.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Crocodiles go hungry due to shortage of tourists
Crocodiles go hungry due to shortage of touristsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanPassing down an iron-fenced corridor, Jemari pushes a wheeled cart full of raw chicken meat. Reaching a safe spot, he pours out the meat into a large pool and watches the water churn as hundreds of crocodiles...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Kupang officials go on trip
Kupang officials go on tripYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangAs residents of the East Nusa Tenggara capital Kupang cope with a food crisis, malnutrition and fuel shortages, Kupang officials left on Tuesday for a visit to Palmerston in the Northern Territory, Australia.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
State budget to be unaffected even oil prices hit $80
State budget to be unaffected even oil prices hit $80Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the state budget would remain safe even if oil prices reached up to US$80 per barrel, with an increase in the current fuel quota of 10 percent at the most.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Regions should have own industrial development vision: UNIDO
Regions should have own industrial development vision: UNIDOIndonesia has just signed a US$10.5 million technical assistance program with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to develop the country's small and medium industries, encourage environmentally friendly industry...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Little news of doping no sign that local athletes are clean
Little news of doping no sign that local athletes are cleanMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The few high-profile cases of doping in local sports in recent years seem to have been forgotten once the blaring headlines die down.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Mutilated body found in East Jakarta
Mutilated body found in East JakartaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo men found a human head and two legs in a sack at the Kebon Nanas graveyard in Cipinang Besar Selatan, East Jakarta, on Monday afternoon.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Polio cases rise to 111
Polio cases rise to 111 JAKARTA: Another 11 cases of polio were confirmed on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 111, the World Health Organization said.The world body said six new cases were discovered in Serang and five in Lebak, both in Banten, which has been identified...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Rate of absenteeism in direct elections soars, scholar says
Rate of absenteeism in direct elections soars, scholar saysMasduki Attamami, Antara, YogyakartaDirect regional elections have taken place around the country, and despite some protests they have in general been orderly and peaceful.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Rare egret facing extinction, hunted and sold to restaurants
Rare egret facing extinction, hunted and sold to restaurantsIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Gresik, East JavaAfter waiting quietly in the jungle for a few hours, Saifudin, a resident of Manyar village in Gresik, East Java, yells cheerfully when he finally hits his target -- a plumed egret...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Govt to spin off KAI's Jakarta unit
Govt to spin off KAI's Jakarta unitRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a move to help revitalize the operations of state train operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) and improve railway services to the public, the government plans to sell off the firm's Greater Jakarta unit.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Temasek confirms investment in CCB
Temasek confirms investment in CCB SINGAPORE: Temasek Holdings, the Singapore government's investment arm, confirmed on Tuesday it is investing in China Construction Bank (CCB), the country's third largest lender.It declined to give further details pending approval from regulatory authorities.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Tangerang to build 'Orchard Rd'
Tangerang to build 'Orchard Rd'Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe highway from the heart of Tangerang municipality to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport will soon become the new commercial district of the growing region.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Police detainee found dead
Police detainee found dead JAKARTA: A man identified as Paulus alias Asen was found dead in the bathroom of the Jakarta police detention center on Tuesday.City police fraud squad unit Adj. Sr. Comr. Darma Pangrekun said Asen, who had been detained for 20 days for his role in a Rp 30 million...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
1. DEPOK -- 2x18
1. DEPOK -- 2x18 Nur Mahmudi named Depok mayor 2. COOPERATIVES -- 2x24 Cooperatives in dire need of government support 3. SHELTER -- 1x30 Tangerang to build "Orchard Rd" 4. MUTILATED -- 1x36 Body parts found in East Jakarta or Mutilated body parts found in E. Jakarta 5.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Money for nothing
Money for nothingTimes are tough on everyone. The rupiah is sinking, the price of goods are rising and purchasing power seems to be stagnating.That is the predicament felt by many Indonesians. Still, those who can still afford to cut back on some luxuries by scaling down their purchases should...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Ex-warden jailed for abusing maid
Ex-warden jailed for abusing maid SINGAPORE: A former Singaporean prison warden, who is wheelchair-bound as she is severely overweight, has been jailed two weeks for physically abusing her Indonesian maid, the Straits Times reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
RI remains
RI remains anti-foreigner This is a reply to your article Investors or retired people? published in The Jakarta Post on June 9. After reading the indignant reaction to a suggestion that Indonesia let elderly foreigners retire in Indonesia, I think there may be some short-sightedness when looking at...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Govt, BI to supply dollars to Pertamina to save rupiah
Govt, BI to supply dollars to Pertamina to save rupiahUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaConcerned that the rupiah's current slump to a two-year low might start hurting the economy, the government and the central bank finally stepped in to defend the currency, supplying state oil and gas firm...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
RI refugees allowed work in Malaysia
RI refugees allowed work in MalaysiaMalaysia, which cracked down on illegal foreign workers earlier this year, will let more than 40,000 refugees from Indonesia and Myanmar work legally to help ease a labour shortage, a minister said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Suspected drug dealer arrested
Suspected drug dealer arrested JAKARTA: Police arrested on Monday afternoon a suspected drug dealer at his house in Rawa Buaya, Cengkareng in West Jakarta.The Kembangan Police confiscated 42 large packages of marijuana and 14 small ones plus 16 packages of shabu shabu (crystal methamphetamine) from...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
'We have to revive street car system'
'We have to revive street car system'Four people were killed and 600 others injured when a passenger train rammed into another train in South Jakarta last week. Investigators are trying to determine whether the accident was caused by a mechanical problem, a faulty railway system or human error.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Disasters claim Rp 115.3b in losses
Disasters claim Rp 115.3b in lossesBANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Natural disasters in South Kalimantan have caused material losses amounting to Rp 115.3 billion (US$12 million) between January and June this year.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Bogor to introduce busway this year
Bogor to introduce busway this year BOGOR: Overwhelmed with traffic congestion due to large number of public minivans, the Bogor regency administration is planning to operate larger buses.Head of the transportation agency, Hari Harsono, said that the system would be similar to Jakarta's busway.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Landslide kills husband, wife
Landslide kills husband, wifePADANG, West Sumatra: A landslide has hit areas on the slope of Turki Hill in Padang city, claiming the lives of husband and wife Eri, 36 and Esi, 34. The disaster at dawn on Monday happened after prolonged heavy rain over the past few days, said Afrizal, an official...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Prabowo quizzed over Mandiri case
Prabowo quizzed over Mandiri case JAKARTA: PT Kiani Kertas president director Prabowo Subianto was questioned at the Attorney General's Office on Tuesday in connection with a lending scam at Bank Mandiri that allegedly caused Rp 12 trillion (US$1.28 billion) in state losses.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
I don't know what this means, "copies" of what?
I don't know what this means, "copies" of what?;JP;Advertorial for Books Kinokuniya: Come to Kinokuniya and meet the world's most creative ideas Located on the 5th floor of Jakarta's premium department store, Sogo Plaza Senayan, Books Kinokuniya offers much more than a conventional bookstore.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Supplies of school textbooks
Supplies of school textbooksFrom Kompas As a mother who has several school-aged children, I fully support the complaint made by a headmaster in a school in Cikarang, Bekasi about the quality of school textbooks. Students are required to buy a new set of books each year.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Sutiyoso turns down offer to have debt-ridden PPD
Sutiyoso turns down offer to have debt-ridden PPDDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration has given the cold shoulder to the Ministry of Transportation over its plan to hand over ailing state-owned Perum Pengangkutan Penumpang Djakarta (PPD) to the administration amid the...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Drop out rate high in W. Java schools
Drop out rate high in W. Java schoolsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, KuninganFinancial hardship could force over 16,000 elementary school students in the West Java towns of Kuningan and Cirebon to drop out of school this year, officials say.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Overhail of Aceh schools urged after exam results
Overhail of Aceh schools urged after exam resultsSyahruddin Hamzah, Antara News Agency/Banda AcehThe education system in tsunami-hit Aceh has come under criticism following last week's announcement that 49 percent of junior and senior high school students in the province failed the national...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Police charge 11 suspects with terror activities
Police charge 11 suspects with terror activitiesEva C. Komandjaja and Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Surakarta The National Police announced on Tuesday that 11 out of 17 alleged terrorists arrested last week had been officially charged as suspects in relation to a string of terror...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
PNG gas project gets boost with $1.86b sales
PNG gas project gets boost with $1.86b salesAssociated Press, Sydney, Australia Plans to build a A$2.5 billion (US$1.86 billion) pipeline to carry natural gas from Papua New Guinea to Australia received a major boost Tuesday when an Australian energy company signed a conditional agreement to buy...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
checked -- JSR
checked -- JSR Indonesia's VW Beetle Club celebrates 23 years Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaTwenty-three years of organizing intermittent gatherings of Beetle lovers are apparently not enough for the VW Beetle Club to solve a riddle: While Americans call it the "Beetle" or "Bug" and Germans...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Corby lawyers to fly 12 Australians
Corby lawyers to fly 12 AustraliansThe Jakarta Post, JakartaLawyers of drug convict Schapelle Leigh Corby are set to present 12 witnesses at the reopening of her trial soon to be held at the Denpasar District Court.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Rupiah Rates July 5
Rupiah Rates July 5 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,773.11 7,020.00 7,434.72 7,358.25 Brunei dollar 1 6,124.38 5,528.65 5,857.77 5,795.04 Canadian dollar 1 8,345.42 7,536.84 7,982.12 7,899.99 Swiss franc 1 7,953.93 7,184.53 7,607.68 7,530.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Little news of doping no sign that local sports are clean
Little news of doping no sign that local sports are cleanMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The few high-profile cases of doping in local sports in recent years seem to have been forgotten once the blaring headlines die down.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
APEC still on track toward Bogor goals
APEC still on track toward Bogor goalsDian Triansyah Djani and I.B. Made Bimantara, Jakarta Many have questioned the achievements of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to date. It has been more than 10 years since the Bogor Goals were declared by the leaders of APEC.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Civil service salary likely to be increased next year
Civil service salary likely to be increased next yearMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is considering a raise for civil servants and members of the Indonesia Military (TNI) and National Police next year, despite the burden on the state budget from skyrocketing global...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 5, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 5, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Price Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Boycott Bali campaign
Boycott Bali campaign It has been reported in the media that when Schapelle Corby, who was sentenced to 20 years in jail by the Denpasar District Court, celebrates her 28th birthday this July 10, her Australian sympathizers will stage a rally to demand her release and campaign for tourists to...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Strong earthquake jolts N. Sumatra
Strong earthquake jolts N. SumatraMEDAN, North Sumatra: A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Nias island and Sibolga and Medan in North Sumatra on Tuesday morning, causing little damage but sparking panic among residents still traumatised by earlier tremors.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
1. SHORTAGE: 1 X 30
1. SHORTAGE: 1 X 30 Govt mulls raising fuel quota 2. PERTA: 1 X 30 State budget to be unaffected even if oil prices hit $80 3. RUPIAH: 2 X 28 Govt, BI to supply dollars to Pertamina to save rupiah 4. SBY: 2 X 18 Susilo to take leave for family wedding
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Two Harrys win Manado elections
Two Harrys win Manado electionsMANADO, North Sulawesi: Two Harrys -- Sinyo Harry Sarundajang and Harry Sualang -- are the new North Sulawesi Governor and deputy, respectively, the first two directly elected provincial heads in the area.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Major reconstruction work in Aceh set to begin soon
Major reconstruction work in Aceh set to begin soonMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA major reconstruction drive in tsunami-ravaged Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam is expected to start in the coming weeks as both the government and international donors have agreed to disburse some US$ 2.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
SBY to nominate new TNI chief soon
SBY to nominate new TNI chief soonThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter securing endorsement for the appointment of Comr. Gen. Sutanto as National Police chief, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will seek approval for his nomination of a new Indonesian Military (TNI) chief in August.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
House to propose information bill
House to propose information bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives agreed on Tuesday to propose a bill on access to public information in a bid to promote democracy.All 10 factions in the House concluded that such a bill was urgent to help promote democracy, while still allowing the government...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Govt mulls raising fuel quota
Govt mulls raising fuel quotaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta,Kupang,Yogyakarta,BandungThe government is considering raising the fuel quota for this year as it scrambles to arrest a fuel shortage beleaguering provinces across the country for the past few weeks.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Gamelan festival boasts 10-year grand design
Gamelan festival boasts 10-year grand designSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaGamelan lovers will find it worthwhile to be in Yogyakarta this week with the 10th Yogyakarta Gamelan Festival (YGF) 2005 being opened on Tuesday with a two-day, pre-festival concert at Misty Multimedia Gallery, Jl.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Regency election fraud protested
Regency election fraud protested KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Hundreds of people claiming to be the supporters of candidates in the East Sumba regency election clashed on Monday morning with police officers. Dozens of people from both sides were injured.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
House retains current KPU members
House retains current KPU membersTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives decided to retain the current members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) until their tenure expires in March next year.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Susilo to take leave for family wedding
Susilo to take leave for family weddingThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAs his firstborn son will be married this week, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has taken three days off, starting Thursday, to oversee wedding preparations.First Lt.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Sweden to pay damages to rebel
Sweden to pay damages to rebel SWEDEN: Sweden will pay 10,000 kronor (US$1,257) in damages to an exiled rebel leader from Aceh, who was jailed for three days last year.The leader, Zaini Abdullah, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he was satisfied with the amount and that "it was the highest...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
For Info Brief -- Wednesday, July 6 and Monday, July 11:
For Info Brief -- Wednesday, July 6 and Monday, July 11: Swiss German University offers double degree MBA courses The next intake for Master's courses in Business Administration (MBA) will be in September 2005. SGU will give a presentation about the courses on July 14 from 19.00-21.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Blue Bird apologizes
Blue Bird apologizes In response to the letter sent by Haji Mokhtar Stork to The Jakarta Post concerning Blue Bird taxi's service, the Blue Bird Group management would like to apologize for the inconvenience he had to experience.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, July 6, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, July 6, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Hallo Kitty World8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Showbiz11:30 Cultural Program: Rona Daerah12:00 p.m.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Nur Mahmudi named Depok mayor
Nur Mahmudi named Depok mayorBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid protests both from the camps of defeated Depok mayoral candidates and the Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwas), the Depok General Elections Commission (KPU Depok) declared on Tuesday Nur Mahmudi Ismail and running...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
* Asia seeks alternatives to oil power as prices soar Page 2
* Asia seeks alternatives to oil power as prices soar Page 2 * Police charge 11 suspects with terror activities Page 4 * Crocodiles go hungry due to tourist shortage Page 5 * The reality behind our poor high school score Page 7 * Nurmahmudi declared winner of Depok mayoral election Page 8 * Little...
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
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JP;ABDUL;CD; ANPAj..r.. Greater-detention-suicide Prisoner commits suicide in police detention center JP/8/suicide Police detainee found dead JAKARTA: A man identified as Paulus alias Asen was found dead in the bathroom of the Jakarta police detention center on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
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JP;ABDUL;CD; ANPAj..r.. Greater-detention-suicide Prisoner commits suicide in police detention center JP/8/suicide Police detainee found dead JAKARTA: A man identified as Paulus alias Asen was found dead in the bathroom of the Jakarta police detention center on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Cooperatives in dire need of government support
Cooperatives in dire need of government supportAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe shortage of fuel in Jakarta has dampened the enthusiasm of Sunaryo and friends, fishermen in Angke, North Jakarta, from going to sea.
Wed, 06 Jul 2005
Arroyo ready to face impeachment trial
Arroyo ready to face impeachment trialPaul Alexander, Associated Press/ManilaPresident Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is ready to face an impeachment trial to quiet an ongoing political crisis over alleged election fraud, her spokesman said on Tuesday, confident that the embattled leader can refute the...