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  
Searching for all articles published on 2004-06-12 ...
73 articles.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Singapore bolsters its business competitiveness

Singapore bolsters its business competitivenessThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Business and wealth creation are in. Staying smug as a nation of public servants and salaried workers is out, or the place could become ossified.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Reporters seek help from rights body

Reporters seek help from rights body JAKARTA: Some 40 journalists and employees of Berita Buana daily reported PT Berita Media Buana Pers president director Rahim Soekasah and PT Bakrie Kapital Indonesia president commissioner Nirwan Dermawan Bakrie to the National Commission on Human Rights ...
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Regulations must reflect annulled articles: Expert

Regulations must reflect annulled articles: ExpertMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta A legal observer has urged the Constitutional Court to order state institutions to follow up its ruling annulling contentious articles of law by scrapping regulations involving such articles.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Hamzah denies plot to foil Amien's bid

Hamzah denies plot to foil Amien's bid JAKARTA: Presidential candidate Hamzah Haz denied on Friday accusations that he had cooperated with another presidential candidate, Megawati Soekarnoputri, to block Amien Rais' bid for the presidency.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Generational rift emerges in NU

Generational rift emerges in NUTiarma Siboro, Jakarta Intense competition for the millions of votes from members of the Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama has led to calls for neutrality by the youth affiliates ahead of the country's presidential election.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/SMP 56 open for new admissions amid dispute

SMP 56 open for new admissions amid disputeDamar Harsanto, Jakarta The operator of state middle school SMP 56 in Melawai, South Jakarta, has opened for new student enrollment while the legal dispute over the property's ownership drags on.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/A comparison of antimilitary sentiment and edict banning women

A comparison of antimilitary sentiment and edict banning women Thomas Hidya Tjaya Jakarta There has been much talk about who will win the presidential election and at least two major issues have been raised regarding the suitability of the candidates.The first is antimilitarism.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/RI to observe blood donor day

RI to observe blood donor day JAKARTA: Indonesia will observe every June 14 as Blood Donor Day, which will be marked this year by the signing of an agreement between the government, the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) and the World Health ...
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Two students invent firefighting robot

Two students invent firefighting robot JEMBER, East Java: Two students with the technical faculty of Muhammadiyah University in Jember regency, East Java province, have invented a firefighting robot (F2R).
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/More than half of ballot papers printed so far

More than half of ballot papers printed so farM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The logistical woes that afflicted the legislative elections seem unlikely to affect the July 5 presidential polls as three weeks before polling day the firms appointed by the General Elections Commission (KPU) have managed ...
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/'The least we can do is not litter'

'The least we can do is not litter' Many environmental problems in the capital have remained unresolved because residents are unwilling to adopt a "green lifestyle". Worsening air and water pollution has begun to take its toll, with many people suffering from respiratory and other health problems.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Economic manifestos of candidates 'unrealistic'

Economic manifestos of candidates 'unrealistic'Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Various economic platforms set out by presidential candidates are seen not only as unrealistic and overly ambitious, but also more importantly lacking in details on how to achieve those targets.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Australian visa

Australian visa Three years ago, my wife and I had a satisfactory trip to Australia, visiting, among other places, Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Melbourne. We both agree that the trip was really worth the money -- and the time we spent on obtaining our visas.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/The region's concerns over Indonesia's developments

The region's concerns over Indonesia's developmentsHanys Salmi Kuala Lumpur The current social-political developments in our giant neighbor Indonesia have become the focus of attention in the Southeast Asian region.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Sheraton offers special weekend package

Sheraton offers special weekend package YOGYAKARTA: Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort and Spa on Jl. Laksda Adisucipto is offering a special weekend package for Rp 350,000 net per night in its Deluxe Garden View rooms.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Sleman to publish performance report

Sleman to publish performance report YOGYAKARTA: The Sleman regency administration has made a breakthrough in upholding transparency and accountability as it plans to publish performance reports of the administration in the mass media.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Rented boots keep shoppers' feet clean and dry

Rented boots keep shoppers' feet clean and dryLeony Aurora, Jakarta During the rainy season, shoppers at traditional markets are sure to get their shoes -- and possibly, trousers -- muddy, but customers at Kramatjati Wholesale Market, East Jakarta, can shop worry-free.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Part 1 of 2

Part 1 of 2ASEAN as a single market and production base Romeo A. Reyes Jakarta At their Bali Summit of October 2003, ASEAN Leaders declared the establishment of an ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) as one of the three pillars of a broader ASEAN Community.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Children play nature's peacemaker

Children play nature's peacemaker To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the Kinderland preschool will stage the play Amelia at the Balai Sarbini Concert Hall in Semanggi Plaza on Saturday.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Soldiers tried for fueling separatism

Soldiers tried for fueling separatism AMBON, Maluku: Three soldiers stood trial at a military court in the Maluku capital of Ambon on Friday for allegedly backing separatism in the troubled city.The defendants -- First Pvt. Sukino, First Pvt. Jalian and Second Pvt.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Jakarta campaign teams shift strategy

Jakarta campaign teams shift strategyBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Campaigners for presidential candidates realize they need to do much more legwork rather than waste time and money in gathering people to sparse campaign rallies.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/KPU hosts dialog with campaigners

KPU hosts dialog with campaigners JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) hosted on Friday a dialog between 44 professional and community organizations and campaign teams of all presidential candidates in the July 5 elections.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/The concern over textile quotas

The concern over textile quotasEdward Gresser, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Washington The WTO's Doha Round opened almost three years ago with a vision of extending trade and growth to the developing world.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/MONDAY

MONDAYCiliwung River The Jakarta Post published a photograph on June 9 of Ciliwung River in Dukuh Atas, South Jakarta, and quoted residents as saying the water emitted a putrid stench. Dukuh Atas residents are not the only sufferers.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Internet's role in propagating Islamic teachings

Internet's role in propagating Islamic teachingsMai Yamani, Project Syndicate Beheadings online, fatwas online: The subterranean world of Islam's radical fringe can be found on countless Internet sites. These technologically sophisticated fanatics are able to reach a wide audience.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/June 14, 2004

June 14, 2004Prudent ruling at last The Supreme Court, as widely expected, duly overturned the Jakarta Commercial Court's bankruptcy ruling of April 23 against the Indonesian subsidiary of British insurance company Prudential PLC, asserting that the case had been mishandled.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Art classes needed in schools

Art classes needed in schoolsSimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta It is an observable reality that children are creative and they love to create things and, in turn, it is logical to consider that they have the potential for a love to participate in the arts.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Jamsostek prepares Rp 22.5 billion for SMEs

Jamsostek prepares Rp 22.5 billion for SMEsRidwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta State-owned insurance company PT Jamsostek has prepared Rp 22.5 billion (US$2.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Terror suspect to challenge police in court over arrest

Terror suspect to challenge police in court over arrestRuslan Sangadji, Palu A man, who is being detained by police in the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu on charges of murdering prosecutor Ferry Silalahi, plans to sue them for what he claims was a wrongful arrest.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/In The Jakarta Post, May 31, Harsh V. Pant asserts that

In The Jakarta Post, May 31, Harsh V. Pant asserts that "democracy will not reduce the threat of terrorism." He suggests that America's occupation of Iraq will spur terrorism.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Court urged to scrap contentious articles

Court urged to scrap contentious articlesMuninggar Sri Saraswati JakartaA legal observer has urged the Constitutional Court to order state institutions to follow up its ruling annulling contentious articles of law by scrapping regulations involving such articles.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Counterfeit cash sees rise during campaign: Police

Counterfeit cash sees rise during campaign: PoliceAbdul Khalik/Tony Hotland, Jakarta The amount of counterfeit money circulating in the country increased just before and during the April 5 legislative elections, authorities have said.National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/PAN expels 8 officials in Padang

PAN expels 8 officials in PadangSyofiardi Bachyul JB, Padang The central board of the National Mandate Party (PAN) has dismissed eight of its West Sumatra councillors who were recently convicted by the Padang District Court in a graft case involving 43 councillors.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/TPJ work to disrupt water supply

TPJ work to disrupt water supply JAKARTA: City water supplier PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) plans to carry out maintenance work to its Pulo Gadung facility from June 15 to June 17.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Official's daughter nabbed for drugs

Official's daughter nabbed for drugsLeony Aurora, Jakarta Jakarta Police have arrested the daughter of former top official for alleged possession of illicit drugs.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Stay-away legislators may be named and shamed

Stay-away legislators may be named and shamed Kurniawan Hari JakartaA senior leader of the House of Representatives (DPR) has urged House members to improve their attendance record before the current sitting ends in September or else face moral punishment from the people.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/No mention of the environment

No mention of the environment It seems to be true, World Environment Day came and went with barely peep from any of the five presidential candidates. At least, not that I heard.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/'Hooky' lawmakers may be named and shamed: House

'Hooky' lawmakers may be named and shamed: HouseKurniawan Hari, Jakarta A senior leader of the House of Representatives (DPR) has urged House members to improve their attendance record before the current sitting ends in September or else face moral punishment from the people.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Arts market marks rector's birthday

Arts market marks rector's birthday SEMARANG: A three-day arts market was held from Monday to Wednesday this week in the campus of Diponegoro University (Undip) in Semarang, Central Java, to celebrate the 60th birthday of its rector Eko Budihardjo.The campus, located on Jl.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Seeking virtue in 'sin taxes'

Seeking virtue in 'sin taxes' Raul C. Pangalangan Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila Faces with a gaping budget deficit of almost 200 billion pesos this year, the government is boldly seeking to revive its plan to impose "sin taxes" on alcohol, tobacco, and -- quite audaciously ...
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Eight people killed in Tegal bus crash

Eight people killed in Tegal bus crashNana Rukmana, Tegal Another tragedy has hit the north coast highway in Central Java, this time involving a collision between a bus and a minibus in Tegal regency, which killed at least eight people and injured 15 others, five of whom are seriously injured.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Campaigns light on the festivities

Campaigns light on the festivitiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In comparison with the legislative campaigns across the city in March, the ongoing presidential campaigns are obviously muted.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Pedestrian walkways are the soul of Jakarta

Pedestrian walkways are the soul of JakartaNirwono Joga, Jakarta The best planning is early planning. A city is to be built in phases according to its master plan and available budget, instead of being fragmentarily designed in the process.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/KPU hosts dialog

KPU hosts dialog with campaigners JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) hosted on Friday a dialog between 44 professional and community organizations and campaign teams of all presidential candidates in the July 5 elections.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Diponegoro story comes alive at museum

Diponegoro story comes alive at museumLeony Aurora, Jakarta Most Indonesians remember Javanese prince Diponegoro as a national hero who led a war on horseback against the Dutch colonizers in Yogyakarta from 1825 to 1830.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Will we reach the Millennium Development Goals?

Will we reach the Millennium Development Goals?Iyanatul Islam The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka The World Bank, through its 2004 World Development Indicators, has released new global poverty estimates for the 1981 to 2001 period.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Police cross-check Puteh's testimony

Police cross-check Puteh's testimonyP.C. Naommy, Jakarta Police began questioning two more top officials from Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province on Friday as witnesses in a Rp 30 billion (US$3.52 million) corruption case.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Surakarta's traditional ruler passes away

Surakarta's traditional ruler passes awayBlontank Poer, Surakarta Hadiningrat Ingkang Sinuwun Kangjeng Susuhunan Pakoeboewono XII, the traditional ruler of the Surakarta Palace, passed away on Friday at the age of 79.He died at 8:08 a.m. after being in intensive care for a week at Dr.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/HI workers reject dismissal

HI workers reject dismissal JAKARTA: At least 56 employees of Hotel Indonesia (HI) and Hotel Inna Wisata are still resisting dismissal, although the hotel management has sold the hotels' kitchen appliances and furniture as the HI building is being prepared for renovation.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Police recover 50% of stolen funds

Police recover 50% of stolen funds MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police here said on Friday they had recovered more than 50 percent of at least Rp 33 billion (US$3.6 million) stolen from the Medan branch of Danamon Bank.North Sumatra Police chief of detectives Sr. Comr.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Elektrik to play against Monas in Proliga final

Elektrik to play against Monas in Proliga finalEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Newcomer Jakarta Elektrik will challenge Jakarta Monas in the women's final of the Proliga 2004 volleyball championships after winning their semifinal matches here on Friday.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Ba'asyir's group supports Amien Rais

Ba'asyir's group supports Amien Rais JAKARTA: A group of some 70 Islamic delegates, including from the hardline group, the Indonesian Mujahidin Council (MMI), expressed their support for Amien Rais on Friday.Embattled Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir is the cofounder and spiritual leader of MMI.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Police begin cross-checking Puteh's testimony

Police begin cross-checking Puteh's testimonyP.C. Naommy JakartaPolice began questioning two more top officials from Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province on Friday as witnesses in a Rp 30 billion (US$3.52 million) corruption case.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Komnas Perempuan's appeal

Komnas Perempuan's appeal We welcome the response of President Megawati Soekarnoputri to the public demand that a presidential message be immediately issued to discuss the endorsement of the Bill Against Domestic Violence (RUU AKDRT).
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Community figures should guide election

Community figures should guide election The country's first direct presidential election is approaching, while Indonesian people are learning to practice democracy. The fate of the nation for the next five years and even further, therefore, is at stake.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Presidential candidates go cyber to attract voters

Presidential candidates go cyber to attract votersMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Over 10 million computer users represents quite a big market for the candidates contesting the presidential election on July 5.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/NU Youth drum up support with soccer

NU Youth drum up support with soccer SURABAYA: Seizing on the soccer fever ahead of the Euro Cup Championship, Nadhlatul Ulama Youth in East Java have organized an extra large screening of the opening matches on Saturday at Bungkul sports field.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Bonded areas reportedly used by smugglers

Bonded areas reportedly used by smugglersRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Directorate General of Customs said on Friday that it had deployed its officials to closely supervise bonded warehouse facilities in the wake of reports that they were often being used by smugglers to stockpile illicit goods.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Waste management a dream

Waste management a dream A popular joke made the rounds in Jakarta in the 1970s, calling the Indonesian capital "the largest ghetto in the world" and the Ciliwung River the "longest toilet on earth".
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/No mention of the environment

No mention of the environment It seems to be true, World Environment Day came and went with barely peep from any of the five presidential candidates. At least, not that I heard.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/People asked to choose pro-democracy candidates

People asked to choose pro-democracy candidatesA. Junaidi, Jakarta Religious leaders called on the public on Friday to choose those candidates with a strong commitment to upholding human rights, democracy and pluralism in the July 5 presidential election.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Central Sulawesi strives to revive traditional bamboo music

Central Sulawesi strives to revive traditional bamboo musicIrvan NR, Palu It is rare nowadays for youngsters and students to play traditional musical instruments, raising concerns among the older generation that traditional music may vanish.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/New busway entails more cash

New busway entails more cashDamar Harsanto, Jakarta The city administration intends to propose an additional budget to provide cash to finance construction of the next busway corridor."The proposed additional budget is around Rp 200 billion (US$21.28 million).
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Investment board reports FDI drop

Investment board reports FDI dropThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals in the first five months of the year dropped by 41 percent compared to the same period last year, the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) said on Friday.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Three women apprehended in baby-trafficking case

Three women apprehended in baby-trafficking caseLeony Aurora, Jakarta Jakarta Police are questioning three women alleged to be involved in transnational baby-trafficking, and who were arrested in three operations in the capital carried out between Thursday evening and Friday afternoon.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/The Jakarta Post's June 9 issue carried a story titled

The Jakarta Post's June 9 issue carried a story titled Environmental crime and graft: Evil twins written by Patrick Guntensperger. He effectively argued that crimes against the environment basically come down to a moral failure.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Cacuk

Cacuk The obituary on Cacuk Sudarijanto published on June 11, 2004 erroneously stated that he passed away at age 65. He was 56 years old. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the mistake.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Former minister's daughter nabbed for drugs

Former minister's daughter nabbed for drugsLeony Aurora JakartaJakarta Police have arrested the daughter of former Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas for alleged possession of illicit drugs.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/JTCC offers free workshop

JTCC offers free workshop YOGYAKARTA: Along with the development of tourism industry in the city, the professionalism of employees in the industry must also be upgraded and therefore the Gadjah Mada University's Jogjakarta Tourism Training Center (JTCC) is offering a free workshop for front ...
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Dealing DVDs: Movie pirates find Indonesia a safe haven

Dealing DVDs: Movie pirates find Indonesia a safe havenTony Ryanto, Contributor/Jakarta Just a few days after The Passion of the Christ premiered in the U.S. and Canada, a friend of mine told me he had already seen it.Indeed, the Passion is everywhere.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Reality TV cop remains on force

Reality TV cop remains on forceLeony Aurora, Jakarta Despite a dismissal recommendation from the Jakarta Police Professional Ethics Board, First Insp. Sunarjo, a policeman involved in a crude "candid camera" show, will stay in the force, but under probation.Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Police view foreign intel as warning

Police view foreign intel as warningP.C. Naommy, Jakarta Police said Friday the recent media reports citing Western security agencies, which warn of "credible" terrorism threats in the country targeting diplomats, only confirmed their suspicions.
More ...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004

JP/Chinese cuisine on offer at the Melia

Chinese cuisine on offer at the Melia YOGYAKARTA: During the holiday season of June and July, Melia Purosani Hotel on Jl. Suryotomo is offering a special Chinese set menu at its Ching San halal Chinese restaurant.
More ...