:: jawawa.id :: Indonesian Business and Finance News

Find Article by Date

Find news items by date

Select Year:

1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2015 2016 2017

Select Month:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Select Day:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Searching for all articles published on 2004-03-24 ...

68 articles.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Red onion crop lost to flood

Red onion crop lost to floodYOGYAKARTA: A crop of red onions planted on 150 hectares of land in Bantul was lost in the flooding that hit the area last week. The crop was being grown in the districts of Sanden and Kretek in Bantul regency, Yogyakarta.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/KPUD seeks emergency funds

KPUD seeks emergency fundsBANDUNG: With the passage of a presidential decree on emergency poll funds, the West Java General Elections Commission (KPUD) will request Rp 17 billion (US$2.2 million) from the provincial government.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Police question Golkar candidate

Police question Golkar candidateBANYUMAS, Central Java: Police questioned Slamet Effendy Yusuf, a legislative candidate from the Golkar Party, for three hours on Tuesday over allegations he took part in early campaigning at the end of February in Kedung Banteng district, Banyumas regency.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Where we stand in the battle

Where we stand in the battle TB remains a threat to the health and well-being of people around the world. Among infectious diseases, TB remains the second leading killer of adults in the world, with more than two million TB-related deaths each year.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Fake booze maker faces jail

Fake booze maker faces jail TANGERANG: The prosecution in a fake booze case has urged a four-year prison term for a bootlegger who sold his moonshine in bottles bearing the labels of popular brands.Ganda Kurniawan was arrested on Sept.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Govt rejects UN report on bird flu spread

Govt rejects UN report on bird flu spreadAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRefuting the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announcement on Monday, the Ministry of Agriculture asserted on Tuesday that avian influenza cases in Indonesia were declining rather than increasing.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Chen's win in Taiwan reflects aspiration for self-determination

Chen's win in Taiwan reflects aspiration for self-determinationKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Incumbent President Chen Sui-bian's razor-thin victory on Saturday signals two broad but contradictory trends on the island of 23 million people -- a growing desire for ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/'How can we monitor councillors?'

'How can we monitor councillors?'Four Jakarta councillors have bowed to the demands of some city residents and signed a social contract in which they promise to eradicate corruption in the administration and to work only for the interests of the public.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Police probe Epson's caterer

Police probe Epson's caterer BEKASI: Lemah Abang Subprecinct Police chief Adj. Comr. Muryono said his men had questioned on Tuesday the caterer of printer manufacturer PT Epson in Cikarang, in connection with food poisoning suffered by 228 factory workers after eating breakfast at work last ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Parties Still obsessed with shows of foece

Parties Still obsessed with shows of foeceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Even though the political parties are legally confined to hold their rallies indoors for most of the campaign period, they are still obsessed with parading through town in a "show of force" with huge gangs of mostly tough-looking ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Pertamina vows to resolve kerosene deficit in the markets

Pertamina vows to resolve kerosene deficit in the marketsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina plans to intensify market operations as a temporary measure to help resolve kerosene shortages faced by households in Jakarta and other cities.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Most provinces yet to get ballot papers

Most provinces yet to get ballot papersMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith only 13 days to go to polling day, only 11 provinces have received all the ballot papers need for the elections to each legislative body, the General Elections Commission (KPU) said.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Dengue fever still clear and present danger

Dengue fever still clear and present dangerRusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East KalimantanThe dengue fever epidemic that struck the nation three months ago remains a clear and present danger in some areas in Indonesia.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/A landmark victory

A landmark victory It is no exaggeration to say that Monday's election results in Malaysia has sent out strong signals, not only in that country, but throughout the Southeast Asian region and possibly around the globe as well.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Boycotting coaches want PBSI to focus on youth

Boycotting coaches want PBSI to focus on youthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coaches boycotted last weekend's Thomas and Uber Cup simulation matches to send a message to badminton's governing body the PBSI to improve its development and handling of young players, according to national coach Joko ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Hospital denies charging patients

Hospital denies charging patientsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState-run Harapan Kita Hospital in West Jakarta denied a report that it had continued to charge poor dengue fever patients in spite of a nationwide program that provided free medical treatment.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/House tells foreign NGOs to be 'fair'

House tells foreign NGOs to be 'fair' JAKARTA: The House of Representatives has urged foreign non- governmental organizations (NGOs) not to become the instruments of destruction of Indonesia's forestry industry by encouraging campaigns for the boycott of the country's forestry products.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Indonesian woman wins science award

Indonesian woman wins science awardTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAn Indonesian woman scientist has received an international fellowship "For Women in Science" award for her research in microbiology, making her the first person from this country to receive such an honor.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/OCBC acquires 22.5% stake in Bank NISP

OCBC acquires 22.5% stake in Bank NISPThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Overseas-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd (OCBC), Singapore's third- largest bank, has wrapped up the purchase of a 22.5 percent shareholding in Indonesia's medium-sized Bank NISP for S$119 million (about US$75 million).

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Center set up for migrant workers

Center set up for migrant workersFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, RiauThe central government has established a training and empowerment center for Indonesian overseas workers on the industrial island of Batam, Riau province.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/IBL to launch 2004 season in May

IBL to launch 2004 season in MayZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fledgling Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) season will launch its 2004 season on May 9 in Jakarta with ten teams to compete in six cities through late August.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Sutiyoso sees sunny road ahead with low-sulfur diesel

Sutiyoso sees sunny road ahead with low-sulfur dieselDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration and its private partner PT Petross will provide low-sulfur diesel fuel for public transportation vehicles, to reduce vehicular air pollution gradually.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Teachers seek 13th month's salary

Teachers seek 13th month's salary BANJARMASIN: Hundreds of elementary school teachers in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, staged a demonstration at the Banjarmasin municipality offices on Tuesday, demanding that the administration pay their 13th month's salary.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Time for Iraqis to regain political sovereignty

Time for Iraqis to regain political sovereigntyImam Cahyono, Researcher, Al Maun Center for, Islamic Transformation JakartaOne year ago, President Bush began the war in Iraq. On March 17, 2003, Bush promised to help "build a new Iraq that is prosperous and free." Secretary of State Colin L.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Vendors lie on road to stop eviction

Vendors lie on road to stop evictionYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungSome 1.000 traders and street vendors prevented security personnel from bulldozing their kiosks in the traditional Antri market in Cimahi, Bandung, West Java on Tuesday.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Photo-captions

Photo-captionsPhoto A : INS TaranginiJP/R Berto WedhatamaMAKING WAVES: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarangini lies at anchor at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port. Tarangini, which literally means "waves", is India's only sail training ship.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Indosiar suffers 50% drop in profit

Indosiar suffers 50% drop in profitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed television company PT Indosiar Visual Mandiri, which runs Indosiar television network, reported on Tuesday over a 50 percent decline in unaudited net profit for 2003, mainly due to higher operating costs.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/60 NU clerics to meet in Jombang

60 NU clerics to meet in JombangTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAbout 60 Muslim clerics, including former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, from across Java are to hold talks on Wednesday at the Tebuireng Islamic boarding school in Jombang, East Java.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/TV fail to answer campaign challenges

TV fail to answer campaign challengesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe cool reception of campaigns ahead of this year's general election is perplexing, not only for the political parties and contesting politicians, but also for the television stations -- which most people draw ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Azyumardi named honorary professor

Azyumardi named honorary professorNoted Muslim scholar Azyumardi Azra has been made an honorary professor by the University of Melbourne Australia.Australian Ambassador to Indonesia David Ritchie, on behalf of the University of Melbourne, appointed Azyumardi in the position in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Police shoot two students in Kampar rally

Police shoot two students in Kampar rallyHaidir Anwar Tanjung The Jakarta Post Pekanbaru, RiauViolence erupted in Kampar regency on Tuesday with police firing live rounds at thousands of protesting teachers, students and civil servants who pressed for their demand that Kampar Regent Jefri Noer ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/IBRA to disburse funds for new govt agency

IBRA to disburse funds for new govt agencyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe management of the now-defunct Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will disburse on Thursday funds totaling Rp 150 billion (US$17.6 million) to its successor, the Assets Management Company (AMC).

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Microsoft ties up with universities

Microsoft ties up with universities BOGOR: U.S.-based software producer Microsoft Indonesia via its Microsoft User Group Indonesia (MUGI) Bogor chapter conducted an information technology program in coordination with 13 universities in Bogor.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Indonesian Islamic parties unfazed by PAS defeat

Indonesian Islamic parties unfazed by PAS defeatKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe leaders of the country's Islamic parties have reluctantly accepted the defeat of political Islam by Malaysia's dominant secular political grouping in the neighboring country's national elections on Sunday, ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/34 people hospitalized with food poisoning

34 people hospitalized with food poisoningAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South SulawesiThirty-four residents of Talaka subdistrict in Pangkajene Kepulauan regency, some 60 kilometers north of Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi, were hospitalized late on Monday with food ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Supreme Court to elect deputy chief

Supreme Court to elect deputy chiefMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Supreme Court (MA) will elect on Wednesday two deputy chief justices to fill vacant posts, despite opposition from legal experts and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/RI rank third in TB stakes

RI rank third in TB stakesLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe rate of tuberculosis (TB) has declined steadily in the past few years but the country remains among those with the highest number of TB patients, says the World Health Organization (WHO).

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/No journalistic scavengers at 'Tempo', expert asserts

No journalistic scavengers at 'Tempo', expert assertsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAn expert witness has testified in the Central Jakarta District Court in the defamation suit brought by well-connected businessman Tomy Winata against Tempo magazine's chief editor, Bambang Harymurti, and journalists ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Korean Embassy responds

Korean Embassy responds I refer to your publication in relation to President Roh Moo- hyun's impeachment. I have found three articles and two photos related to the matter in your March 13 edition.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Students continue hunger strike to protest graft case

Students continue hunger strike to protest graft caseNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West JavaAt least eight anticorruption activists continued their hunger strike on Tuesday to put pressure on the Cirebon Prosecutor's Office to thoroughly investigate a high-profile corruption ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/15 years sought for Dutch woman

15 years sought for Dutch woman TANGERANG: A team of prosecutors asked the Tangerang District Court on Tuesday to sentence a Dutch woman to 15 years in prison for bringing 4,845 ecstasy pills into Indonesia from Malaysia in July last year.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/UGM researchers invent 'gama burner'

UGM researchers invent 'gama burner' YOGYAKARTA: Researchers from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) have invented a new but simple technology to dry unhulled paddy, which they have called tungku gama (gama burner).

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/No major changes expected after elections

No major changes expected after electionsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The investment community hopes the general election will result in a winning party that can promote stability and certainty, which is crucial to ensure the current pace of economic reform, experts say.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Poll positions

Poll positionsJakartans express their views on the April 5 general electionTeguh Sumantri, 41, is an employee of a state-owned institution on Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/History of World TB Day (WTBD)

History of World TB Day (WTBD) In the late 19th century, TB killed one out of every seven people living in the United States and Europe. On March 24, 1882, Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of the TB bacillus.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Police shoot two student protesters in Kampar rally

Police shoot two student protesters in Kampar rallyHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, RiauViolence erupted in Kampar regency on Tuesday with police firing live rounds at thousands of protesting teachers, students and civil servants who pressed for their demand that Kampar ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Court starts hearing on 'death-wish' party hacks

Court starts hearing on 'death-wish' party hacksM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Central Jakarta District Court began on Tuesday the first trials of dozens of people who broke traffic laws while following the campaign trail.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/U.S. election good for RI economy

U.S. election good for RI economyRiyadi Suparno, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Birmingham, UK Macroeconomic stability normally weakens in most election years, but not this year in Indonesia.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Two children campaign to continue

Two children campaign to continueLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Boyolali, Central JavaDespite some progress, the government will continue to trudge on with the family planning program known for its slogan "two children are enough" in order to achieve zero population growth in the fourth most ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Texmaco workers rally

Texmaco workers rally KARAWANG: About 400 workers who have been dismissed by PT Texmaco Perkasa Engineering staged a demonstration in Karawang, West Java, on Tuesday, demanding that their severance pay be paid in full."We reject the doling out of our severance pay in installments over 17 months.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Thumbs up for Badawi's moderate governance

Thumbs up for Badawi's moderate governanceSuhaini Aznam, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia Two trends emerged from this election. First, Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) lost its stranglehold over Kelantan and Terengganu, putting paid to its dream of an Islamic state -- at least for now.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/RI leaders condemn murder of Yassin

RI leaders condemn murder of YassinFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesians have expressed solidarity with Palestinians in the wake of Monday's assassination of Hamas spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/PDI-P banking on regents to attract voters

PDI-P banking on regents to attract votersFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) is counting on its members serving as regents and mayors across the country to help it win the April 5 legislative election.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/34 people hospitalized with food poisoning

34 people hospitalized with food poisoningAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South SulawesiThirty-four residents of Talaka subdistrict in Pangkajene Kepulauan regency, some 60 kilometers north of Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi, were hospitalized late on Monday with food poisoning.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/JP/3/TRAIL

JP/3/TRAILKPUD seeks emergency fundsBANDUNG: With the passage of a presidential decree on emergency poll funds, the West Java General Elections Commission (KPUD) will request Rp 17 billion (US$2.2 million) from the provincial government.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Six make off with policeman's car

Six make off with policeman's car TANGERANG: Six robbers managed to make off with a Kijang minivan belonging to a middle-ranking police officer when the driver was parking the car outside Bintaro housing estate in the Pondok Aren district of Tangerang on Tuesday morning.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Coping with the presence of a second child

Coping with the presence of a second child(Part 1 of 2)Donya Betancourt, Pediatrician, JakartaThe happiness and love that your first baby brought into your life is beyond measure, and now you are thrilled to learn that you are expecting another child.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Murder of Sheikh Yassin feared to provoke hard-liners

Murder of Sheikh Yassin feared to provoke hard-linersFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesians have expressed solidarity with Palestinians in the wake of Monday's assassination of Hamas spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Govt urged to avoid monopoly in computer software market

Govt urged to avoid monopoly in computer software marketDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAside from its move in negotiating to buy licensed software at lower prices from giant U.S.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/300 gas tanks explode in Serpong

300 gas tanks explode in SerpongMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangAround 300 portable gas tanks at the Jaya Gas LPG depot on Jl. Raya Cilenggang, near the German Centre in Bumi Serpong Damai, Tangerang, exploded on Tuesday.The explosions in broad daylight shocked residents in the area.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Indosiar suffers 50% drop in profit

Indosiar suffers 50% drop in profitThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Publicly listed television company PT Indosiar Visual Mandiri, which runs Indosiar television network, reported on Tuesday over a 50 percent decline in unaudited net profit for 2003, mainly due to higher operating costs.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/KPU warned of poll delay

KPU warned of poll delaySEMARANG: Yusril Ihza Mahendra, leader of the Crescent Star Party (PBB), said on Tuesday the General Elections Commission (KPU) must not delay the April 5 legislative election.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Gus Dur visits Theys' grave

Gus Dur visits Theys' graveJAYAPURA, Papua: The head of the National Awakening Party (PKB)'s advisory board, Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, visited on Tuesday the burial place of murdered Papua independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Jakarta likely target of Cimanggis bomb: Sutiyoso

Jakarta likely target of Cimanggis bomb: SutiyosoDamar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe explosion in Cimanggis, Depok, to the south of Jakarta, coming seven months after the JW Marriott Hotel bombing in South Jakarta, has worried Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, who has called ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Students worried by new grading system

Students worried by new grading systemKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: High school students in Kendari expressed concern on Tuesday that a new grading system introduced by the Ministry of National Education would prevent them from graduating.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Korean Embassy responds

Korean Embassy responds I refer to your publication in relation to President Roh Moo- hyun's impeachment. I have found three articles and two photos related to the matter in your March 13 edition.

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/Tourist arrivals may rise by 18% in Q1: Ardika

Tourist arrivals may rise by 18% in Q1: ArdikaThe Jakarta Post, Bandung The country's tourism sector is expected to remain buoyant in the first quarter of this year, despite earlier concern at the impact of the general election and the government's new restrictive visa policy, according to a ...

Wed, 24 Mar 2004

JP/The political impact of the sharia question

The political impact of the sharia questionLambert J. Giebels Historian Breda, The Netherlands After the fall of president Soeharto the sharia movement did revive in the political field. The sharia question is haunting Indonesia from the very beginning of its existence.