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Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Fair election of deputy justices urged
Fair election of deputy justices urged JAKARTA: A coalition of several non-governmental organizations urged the Supreme Court on Friday to quickly and fairly elect two deputy chief justices, posts which have been vacant for over a year.The recently amended Law No.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
More than 20 injured in pileup
More than 20 injured in pileupCIREBON, West Java: One person died, another was left in a critical condition and 23 others were injured after two buses, a motorcycle and a truck were involved in a pileup on Friday in the Cirebon subdistrict of Bendungan.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Arms sales talks to top agenda of Iliescu's visit to Indonesia
Arms sales talks to top agenda of Iliescu's visit to IndonesiaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Romanian President Ion Iliescu will begin a five-day state visit to Indonesia on Sunday, with talks on arms sales set to top his agenda.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Two PDI-P councillors arrested for gambling
Two PDI-P councillors arrested for gamblingYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Two members of the West Java legislative council, Tato Hartarto and Arman Koharman, were arrested for gambling at a house on Jl. Banda in Bandung, police said on Friday.Bandung Police chief Sr. Comr.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
PDI-P faces troubles in East Kalimantan, Tangerang
PDI-P faces troubles in East Kalimantan, TangerangThe Jakarta Post, Samarinda/Jakarta/Indramayu Hundreds of supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, staged a rally in front of the Provincial General Elections Commission (KPUD) on...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Councillor candidates eat their own to win a seat
Councillor candidates eat their own to win a seat Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaThe race to win a place on the 75-seat City Council has reportedly become so fierce that candidates from the same parties are turning on each other, going so far as to turn in fellow party members for...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Rupiah Rates Jan. 30
Rupiah Rates Jan. 30 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,822.88 6,055.81 6,473.38 6,405.08 Brunei dollar 1 5,249.53 4,659.66 4,980.62 4,928.41 Canadian dollar 1 6,719.53 5,964.85 6,375.32 6,308.87 Swiss franc 1 7,105.62 6,306.89 6,741.64 6,670.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Ballot boxes controversy deepens
Ballot boxes controversy deepensKurniawan Hari and A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the general election drawing ever nearer, the ballot box controversy has worsened as one of the company's appointed to produce and distribute the boxes threatened to stop work on the project.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
[b]Controversial visa policy:
Controversial visa policy: An unnecessary blunder?Joe L. Spartz Business Consultant Jakarta2. Farm -- Farm size and productivity: Old debate in new context 2 x 30 Farm size and productivity: Old debate within new contextAbdul Bayes The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Capacity building for combating terrorism
Capacity building for combating terrorismBantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly' Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta bandoro@csis.or.id Of all centuries, the 21st has experienced the most revolutionary changes, particularly due to rapid developments in the...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
PSI's platform:
PSI's platform:o To maintain Pancasila as the basis of the unitary republic; o To create a just and prosperous society in material and spiritual terms; o To ensure people's sovereignty; o To consolidate peace and unity; o To improve the quality of human resources.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Walk held to celebrate 'Imlek'
Walk held to celebrate 'Imlek'TULUNGAGUNG, East Java: At least 1,000 people of various faiths and ethnicity participated in a walk in Tulungagung regency on Friday. The walk was held to commemorate Chinese New Year (Imlek).
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Political maturity
Political maturity toward electionFrom Suara KaryaThe approaching 2004 general election is a step forward and at the same time a challenge to the nation.With 24 political parties planning to contest the election, it is our hope that the event will not be hampered by any incidents, such as the...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Limited response to bird flu derided by veterinarians
Limited response to bird flu derided by veterinariansThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya Although the President has instructed a selective cull of all chickens infected by bird flu, veterinarians here maintained that only a mass cull of all chickens would be effective in fending off an...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
'FEER': RI hires Dole as lobbyist
'FEER': RI hires Dole as lobbyistThe Indonesian government, in an apparent effort to improve their public relations in Washington D.C., has hired former Republican Senate majority leader Bob Dole as a lobbyist, a news report said on Friday.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.30, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.30, 2004 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Astra Sedaya plans Rp 500b bond
Astra Sedaya plans Rp 500b bond JAKARTA: Automotive finance company PT Astra Sedaya Finance is looking to raise around Rp 500 billion (US$59.5 million) from a local bond issue this year, a banker familiar with the plan said on Friday.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
NGOs demand House to suspend judiciary deliberations
NGOs demand House to suspend judiciary deliberations Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaA coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) called on the House of Representatives and the government on Friday to suspend the deliberation of three judiciary bills due to the limited time...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Antam reports 19% increase in sales
Antam reports 19% increase in salesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang said on Friday that sales surged by 19 percent last year on higher volumes and prices for its main commodities.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
F1 BMW Scholarship for Alexandra
F1 BMW Scholarship for Alexandra JAKARTA: Asian 2003 Kart Open Championship runner-up Alexandra Asmasoebrata was nominated to take part in the Formula BMW Scholarship Qualification to be held in Apartado Correos, Albacete, Spain, from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Illegal drugs - a nation's enemy
Illegal drugs - a nation's enemy The fact that no province, district or municipality is free from illegal drug users and distributors is shocking.The fact that Indonesia has become a transit point for drug traffickers, along with Thailand, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria, is equally...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Wild storm rips through Jakarta
Wild storm rips through JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After days of heat, a violet storm lashed Jakarta on Friday, flooding streets and uprooting trees, causing massive traffic jams throughout the city and disrupting rail service.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Parts industry must improve efficiency
Parts industry must improve efficiencySari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's automotive parts industry needs to boost its efficiency and productivity to be able to support the fast- growing domestic car market and obtain wider access to the export market, according to industry...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Pancasila Patriots preps for campaign
Pancasila Patriots preps for campaign JAKARTA: The Pancasila Patriots' Party began on Friday a five- day consolidation meeting of its legislative candidates who are eligible to run in the general election on April 5.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Police link Palopo blast to Makassar attacks
Police link Palopo blast to Makassar attacksAndi Hajramurni, Makassar, South Sulawesi South Sulawesi Police accused on Friday Agung Abdul Hamid, the alleged mastermind behind the Dec. 5, 2002, blast that killed three in Makassar, of playing a key role in the recent terror attack in Palopo regency.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
TV Today: Saturday, January 31, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, January 31, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Cartoon10:00 TV Drama: Saroja11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:00 Music2:30 English News Service3:00 TV Drama: Paviliun 213:30 News4:00 Film6:00 TV Drama7:00 News8:00 TV Series9:00...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Paradigm shift in RI higher education
Paradigm shift in RI higher educationSetiono Lecturer Atmajaya Catholic University Jakarta 2. Daily -- Truth is caught in a vise 1 X 45Truth is caught in a vise whatever the situation Mohammad Badrul Ahsan The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka3.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Saving Betawi culture
Saving Betawi culture From Warta Kota Jakarta's native Betawi culture is part of the national culture. As the provincial culture, it covers the local custom and language as well as traditional arts that have high tourism and educational values.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Angry job seekers force way into job fair
Angry job seekers force way into job fairAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 15,000 job seekers forced their way into a jobs fair at the Tennis Indoor Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Friday, breaking window panes and sending organizing committee members fleeing in panic.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
'Carnival of Animals' parades through town
'Carnival of Animals' parades through townHera Diani , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Assuming that there will be no bird flu, let us enjoy the animal parade in town, as Jakarta Chamber Orchestra (JCO) stages a "Classics for Young People: Carnival of the Animals" concert on Feb. 7.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Election survey shows Megawati still front-runner
Election survey shows Megawati still front-runnerSlobodan Lekic Associated Press JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri remains the front-runner in Indonesia's presidential race, but former dictator Soeharto's Golkar Party may emerge as the largest party in parliament, according to a new...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
'Fabulous February' at Hyatt
'Fabulous February' at HyattYOGYAKARTA: The five-star Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta Hotel has designed a special program for its loyal customers -- "Fabulous February".The hotel, located on Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar, is offering a special stay package of Rp 299,000++ per room per night, during...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Sony Ericsson service
Sony Ericsson service I have had a bad experience buying a Sony Ericsson product and dealing with the company's after-sales service.I had my new T-610 cellular phone for only three days when I realized its time and date were not accurately functioning -- it constantly reset itself even after I set...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Disabled have limited access to public facilities, jobs
Disabled have limited access to public facilities, jobs Dewi Santoso and PC Naommy The Jakarta Post JakartaAccess to public facilities and job opportunities are very limited for disabled Jakartans.A 2003 survey by the Indonesian Association of Women with Disabilities (HWPCI), the Jakarta...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Open import of chemicals ups ecstasy: BNN
Open import of chemicals ups ecstasy: BNNEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The unrestricted importation of eight types of precursor chemicals -- chemical substances used in the production of cosmetics and beverages -- has greatly facilitated ecstasy production in Indonesia.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
NGO blames govt for Puncak crisis
NGO blames govt for Puncak crisisTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Non-governmental organization the Society of Environment Lovers (Wakal) blamed on Friday the Bogor regency administration for environmental damage in the Puncak mountain resort area following an increase in villa construction...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Facilities, jobs don't cater to disabled
Facilities, jobs don't cater to disabledDewi Santoso and PC Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Access to public facilities and job opportunities are very limited for disabled Jakartans.A 2003 survey by the Indonesian Association of Women with Disabilities (HWPCI), the Jakarta Architect's Club and...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
TPM demands release of 'Gun Gun'
TPM demands release of 'Gun Gun' JAKARTA: The Muslim Defense Team (TPM) demanded on Friday that Rusmawan Gunawan, alias Gun Gun, be freed due to what they claimed to be insufficient evidence about his involvement in aiding and abetting terrorists.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Governor inaugurates research council
Governor inaugurates research councilKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Ali Mazi, the governor of Southeast Sulawesi, inaugurated on Friday 13 people as members of the province's Research Council for the 2003-2008 period.The council is chaired by La Ode Geo.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
On women migrant workers
On women migrant workersFrom RepublikaNews of the imprisonment of hundreds of Indonesian women migrant workers (TKW) in Kuwait aroused our concern. In the present era of reform with its greater transparency, and with the sophisticated information technology that reduces the overhead costs of...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Security concerns take lead in FEALAC meet
Security concerns take lead in FEALAC meetMynardo Macaraig Agence France-Presse ManilaThirty-two East Asian and Latin American countries agreed at a ministerial meeting here on Friday to make security issues ranging from terrorism to transnational crime top priority as they seek to enhance ties...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Legal issues make RI unalluring to Japanese businesses
Legal issues make RI unalluring to Japanese businessesTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia slipped two notches to the sixth most favorite investment location for Japanese investors last year with investment totaling US$1.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
[b]Graft and
Graft and tax collectionFrom Koran Tempo I agree with Taufiequrachman, chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), who has called on the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) to issue a ruling that corruption is forbidden according to Islam.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Freeport to resume Grasberg output
Freeport to resume Grasberg outputDow Jones Vancouver Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. hopes to resume production at its giant Grasberg copper and gold mine in Indonesia by the end of the first quarter, company chairman James R. Moffett said on Thursday.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Nationalist-Islamic PSI to exploit diverse support in elections
Nationalist-Islamic PSI to exploit diverse support in electionsRais Hidayat, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThis is the 11th article in a series of the 24 political parties contesting the 2004 elections.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Medco extends closing date for Novus takeover
Medco extends closing date for Novus takeoverRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's only publicly listed oil and gas company, PT Medco Energi Internasional, has extended the deadline for its plan to acquire Australian energy company Novus Petroleum Ltd.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
1. LIZZ 1x20
1. LIZZ 1x20 Wright spins stellar 'jazz' 2. TUK 1x30 TUK screens cream of European films 3. JCO 2x20 'Carnival of Animals' parades through town 4. TOP 1x28 Outkast leads Top 10 hits
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
TUK screens creme of European Films
TUK screens creme of European FilmsPaul F. Agusta, Contributor, Jakarta PFA0109@yahoo.com The nominees and winners at the 2003 European Film Academy Awards will light up the screen at Teater Utan Kayu (TUK) on Jl. Utan Kayu 68 H, East Jakarta this weekend.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
No paper
No paper In observance of Idul Adha (the Islamic Day of Sacrifice), The Jakarta Post will not be published on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. The Post will appear again on Monday. -- Publisher