Eight die in latest clashes in Sampit JAKARTA (JP): A new bout of ethnic violence erupted on
Wednesday in East Kotawaringin regency, Central Kalimantan, with
reports that another eight people have been killed. More ...
Syria's reformers feel old guard backlashBy Samia Nakhoul DAMASCUS (Reuters): A Damascus socialite who recently sent her
friends a bawdy caricature of Syrian President Bashar Assad on
the Internet has been jailed. More ...
Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC
Proof of Life 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15
Woman on Top 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55
Meet The Parents 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15
Duets 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55
Python ... More ...
A team of RSCM doctors to treat Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutors appointed on Wednesday doctors
of the state-run Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) in Central
Jakarta to undertake the medical treatment of former president
Soeharto, a defendant in a US$571 million corruption case. More ...
Situation in Sampang heats up over regent SURABAYA (JP): The situation in Sampang regency, Madura
Island, has become increasingly tense as opposing forces of
elected regent Fadhilah Budiono on Wednesday look set for a
showdown. More ...
Factions propose stable coalition of parties BANDUNG (JP): Five major factions at the House of
Representatives (DPR) have proposed the establishment of a
permanent coalition between political parties to support the
government in a bid to avoid further political turmoil in the
country. More ...
A win for intellectual property rights The federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld
a trial court's preliminary injunction against Napster's online
exchange of copyrighted music and issued a convincing rebuttal of
the company's arguments that its members engage in a fair use ... More ...
Rapist gets 4 years in jail TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang District Court sentenced a man on
Wednesday to four years in prison after finding him guilty of
raping a female housemaid.The verdict was two years lighter than the sentence demanded
by prosecutor Eka Widyastuti. More ...
Graft worth $27.3m suspected at Tugu JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has found
irregularities involving over Rp 260 billion (about US$27.36
million) in insurance firm PT Tugu Pratama Indonesia, which is
owned by state oil and gas company Pertamina. More ...
Bali in danger of losing its well-known Kuta beachBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A combination of strong winds, powerful
currents and heavy waves have inflicted severe damage on Bali's
most famous beach Kuta, and returned the issue of beach
conservation back to the local newspapers' ... More ...
A flower blooms on canvas with young artist IraBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): It is the turn of Ira Hartini Natapraja to paint
the town red, for the 22-year-old has much to celebrate. More ...
Privatization of PT Pupuk Kaltim The Director General of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) stated
that, to support the privatization of PT Pupuk Kaltim, in the
near future the government would divest this company from PT
Pusri. More ...
Shuttlers to help Banten flood victims JAKARTA (JP): World-class national shuttlers hope to raise as
much as they can in a charity match and memorabilia auction
titled Atlet Peduli (Athletes Care) at the Siliwangi stadium in
Bandung on Saturday. More ...
Sweeping anthrax inoculate planned JAKARTA (JP): The West Java administration will distribute
130,000 free vaccines to livestock owners in Hambalang
subdistrict, Citeureup district in Bogor, where an outbreak of
anthrax has been detected. More ...
Housemaid kills 5-month-old baby JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested a male housemaid on Wednesday
for allegedly torturing a five-month-old baby girl to death in
his employer's house on Jl. Sunter in North Jakarta. More ...
Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Painting Song of Peace, by seven painters from Malang,
Surabaya, Kalimantan, Pranoto's Art Gallery, Main road, Kutuh,
Ubud (Phone: 0361 970827), until Feb. 24.Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. More ...
Trial of deputy governor begins MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Makassar District Court commenced on
Wednesday the trial of deputy South Sulawesi governor Masnawi on
corruption charges.Prosecutor Daud Kinu accused Masnawi of having violated
Article 1 of the anti-corruption Law No. More ...
Most Asian currencies weaken due to softer yen's pressure SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies weakened across the
board Wednesday, pressured by a softer yen, falling stock markets
and a host of local factors. More ...
Angkasa Pura wants Jakarta airport royalties JAKARTA (JP): PT Angkasa Pura II, the state-owned airport
operator, has asked that it continue to receive royalties from
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after it is privatized. More ...
Volleyball club, school opened SEMARANG (JP): The Central Java chapter of the Indonesian
Volleyball Federation (PBVSI) and the Jatidiri Stadium management
board will open an indoor and beach volleyball club and school
here."We have netted some players for the club. More ...
Welcome IMF surveillance, panel tells Indonesia The following is the text of the letter dated Feb. 19 from the
foreign economic advisors appointed by President Abdurrahman
Wahid. The advisors, who arrived here last week, are Singapore
Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew, former U.S. More ...
Megawati expresses optimism for Indonesia's future SINGAPORE (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri
expressed optimism on Wednesday that Indonesia would overcome its
economic and political crises and enjoy a better and more certain
future. More ...
Makassar to be ready to host big matches MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): The organizing committee
chairman of the Asian Club Championships eastern quarterfinals,
Ilham Arief Siradjuddin, was optimistic that the renovation of
the Mattoangin stadium would be completed before the matches
start. More ...
The importance of wisdom for RI future leadersBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): For quite some time we have been complaining
about leaders perceived as injudicious. More ...
A framework for East Timor's economic planning The following is the second of two articles on East Timor's
economic planning by C.G. Moghe (cmoghe@indosat.net.id), who has
worked in financial services in various countries for the last 30
years. More ...
Water supply disrupted JAKARTA (JP): Tap water in some parts of South Jakarta will be
disrupted until Thursday as a result of repair work on the
pipeline connecting Pasar Minggu and Pancoran, the PAM Lyonnaise
(PALYA) tap water company announced on Wednesday. More ...
A journey in search of Balinese cuisineBy Risa Permana Deli DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The cultural activities that the Balinese
are generally engaged in, whether or not in relation to efforts
to lure tourists, seem to neglect the most essential human
activity: eating. More ...
Councillors will get brand new sedans JAKARTA (JP): All members of the City Council will soon drive
a new car as the city administration finally gave the green light
on Wednesday for the request to buy the vehicles. More ...
Indofarma to float shares on stock market in April JAKARTA (JP): State-owned pharmaceutical company PT Indofarma
will become the first state company to go public this year, when
Indofarma floats its shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX)
and the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX) in April. More ...
House yet to name new chief justice candidates JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) has yet to
name new candidates for the post of chief justice of the Supreme
Court even though Muladi, one of the current candidates, has
indicated his intention of withdrawing his candidacy, ... More ...
Factions oppose no confidence vote MANADO, North Sulawesi: Three factions at the provincial
council have rejected the proposal of the Indonesian Democratic
Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction to go ahead with the
vote of no confidence against council speaker Syahrial Damopolii,
following ... More ...
Government to proceed with asset-backed bond issue plan JAKARTA (JP): Director general of financial institutions
Darmin Nasution said on Wednesday that the government would
proceed with its plan to issue bonds backed by the sale of
natural gas to Singapore. More ...
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings
6:00 News
8:00 Music
8:30 Documentary
9:00 Children's Program
10:00 Music
11:00 Talk Show
12:00 p.m. More ...
PSSI to issue notes to finance leagues JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) will
kick off a new method of fund-raising by issuing notes worth a
total of Rp 1.5 trillion (US$158 million), the association's
treasurer Irawadi D. Hanafi announced Wednesday. More ...
Garbage becoming a major problem for Mount Gede park JAKARTA (JP): Next time you pass through the Mount Gede
Pangrango National Park please heed the "do not litter signs", as
garbage is becoming a serious problem which has contaminated
rivers passing through the 15,196 hectare park. More ...
Four soccer teams into semifinals JAKARTA (JP): Four women's soccer teams -- Buana Putri, the
State University of Jakarta (UNJ), Putri Belitung and Putri
Priangan -- went through to the semifinals of the 2001 Women's
Soccer Invitational here on Wednesday. More ...
Gus Dur leaves for two weeks overseas JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Wednesday he
was not concerned about leaving the country for a two-week trip
despite threats at home to his presidency. More ...
Badminton body was unfair to me, says Minarti Timur JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian mixed doubles Olympics silver
medalist Minarti Timur expressed her disappointment with the
Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) following its decision
to supervise her performance until July and separate her ... More ...
Some 22 SOEs suffer US$2.4 billion in losses JAKARTA (JP): Director general of state-owned enterprises
(SOEs) I Nyoman Tjager said on Wednesday that some 22 SOEs
suffered combined financial losses of Rp 27.78 trillion (US$2.40
billion) last year. More ...
Trial of SIRA activist adjourned BANDA ACEH (JP): The controversial trial of activist Muhammad
Nazar opened on Wednesday at the Medan District Court in North
Sumatra with an immediate adjournment because both the defendant
and the prosecutor failed to appear. More ...
Padang, Tonasa spin-off setback to govt program JAKARTA (JP): The spin-off of PT Semen Padang and PT Semen
Tonasa from publicly-listed PT Semen Gresik will be a major
setback to the government's state enterprises development plan,
experts have said. More ...
Akbar Tandjung a suspect in land scam, say police JAKARTA (JP): The police have found indications of the
commission of a crime in an alleged land scam linked to House of
Representatives Speaker and Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung,
National Police Spokesman Brig. Gen. More ...
Tanri supports controversial EGP agreement JAKARTA (JP): Former Bank Bali president Rudy Ramli testified
on Wednesday that Tanri Abeng, the then state minister of
investment and state enterprise development, had warned him not
to cancel the banks' controversial agreement with PT Era Giat
Prima ... More ...
C. Java to host junior c'ships SEMARANG (JP): Teenagers are invited to compete in the sixth
Gotong Royong Cup junior national tennis championships at Sasana
Ambirawa Raga here from March 12 to March 18. More ...
What Middle East means to RIBy Riza Sihbudi JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is scheduled soon to
visit a number of Middle East countries including the United Arab
Emirates and Saudi Arabia. More ...
Indonesia scores 13-9 upset over Thailand JAKARTA (JP): Host Indonesia upset Thailand 13-9 in day-four
action at the fourth Asian Cup Baseball Championship at Bung
Karno Baseball Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday.Neither team scored in the first inning. More ...
The illusion of political supporters Political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono shares his views on a
"new blend" of Indonesian politics. JAKARTA (JP): Institution building should be an essential part
of the reform process. More ...
Special court to try graft cases JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid fired another shot
in the battle against corruption on Wednesday, approving the
establishment of a special court to try graft cases. More ...
Govt fears IMF may slow aid over BI law reform JAKARTA (Agencies): Indonesia's Finance Minister Prijadi
Praptosuhardjo said on Wednesday he was worried the International
Monetary Fund (IMF) might further hold up loans after the House
of Representatives and the government agreed to delay debate on ... More ...
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Shots fired at lawyer's office JAKARTA (JP): Unidentified people fired shots at the office of
lawyer Frans Hendra Winarta on Jl. Kelapa Gading Boulevard, North
Jakarta, on Wednesday evening, breaking the windows.Frans, who arrived at the office at about 8 p.m. More ...
House's legislative body to submit 4 draft laws JAKARTA (JP): The Legislative Body of the House of
Representatives (DPR) will submit four draft laws on the
presidency, the regulation-making process, child protection and
the banking credit system to the House speakers next week, a
legislator said ... More ...
Gourmet delights What a joy to read Maria Endah Hulupi's review of the dinner
meeting of the Jakarta Chapter of the Chaine des Rotisseurs. I am
still salivating as I visualize the gourmet delights savored by
the members (The Jakarta Post, Feb. More ...
Eight men steal bus in Bekasi JAKARTA (JP): Eight men hijacked a bus on Jl. Cut Meutia near
Bekasi bus terminal on Tuesday night before it reached the
terminal.Armed with machetes and sickles, the gang boarded the Agung
Bhakti bus plying Bekasi-Pulogadung route at 11 p.m. More ...
IBRA, Marubeni fail to reach agreement on debt JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA)
chairman Edwin Gerungan said on Wednesday the agency had not yet
reached an agreement with Japan's Marubeni Corp. on the
restructuring of petrochemical giant PT Chandra Asri's foreign
debt. More ...
Sutiyoso accused of siding with management JAKARTA (JP): Members of the Shangri-La Hotel labor union came
to the City Hall on Wednesday to question Governor Sutiyoso's
alleged siding with the hotel management in its protracted labor
dispute with employees. More ...
Marzuki's charade No sooner after President Abdurrahman Wahid had pledged "zero
tolerance" for past corruptors this month, the Attorney General's
Office went into full gear to prosecute top business leaders and
government officials for their alleged past misdeeds. More ...
Niarta JasaNet launches e-market for exporters JAKARTA (JP): PT Niarta JasaNet, a local dotcom company,
launched on Wednesday indoTradeCenter.com, a B2B e-market for
Indonesian exporters to meet foreign buyers through the
Internet. More ...
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