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Lion eyes more routes after launching maiden flight to Riau

Lion eyes more routes after launching maiden flight to Riau PEKANBARU, Riau (JP): Private air carrier PT Lion Mentari Airlines plans to open new routes to Singapore and Malaysia from several cities in Indonesia after launching its maiden flight from Jakarta to Pekanbaru on Saturday.

KL may sell 30% of Proton to foreigners

KL may sell 30% of Proton to foreigners NORWICH, England (Reuters): The Malaysian government is considering the sale of up to 30 percent of national carmaker Proton to foreign companies and has already had some inquiries from U.S. automakers, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday.

Wamena still tense after bloody riots

Wamena still tense after bloody riots JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of mostly migrant settlers were still sheltering in local military and police posts in Wamena as the small hinterland town in Irian Jaya remained tense on Sunday, following major rioting which broke out on Friday.

Village heads quit session

Village heads quit session INDRAMAYU, West Java: A walk-out by village heads was the highlight of a plenary session of the local legislative council held in connection with the regency's 473rd anniversary on Saturday.

Govt urged to allocate more funds for education

Govt urged to allocate more funds for education CISARUA, West Java (JP): Indonesia's work force is less competitive than its overseas counterparts, mainly because of the government's lack of interest in improving the quality of national education, an economist said.

Siemens wins Malaysian order

Siemens wins Malaysian order KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): German conglomerate Siemens has won a contract to built a two-billion-ringgit (US$526 million) power plant in Malaysia, according to a report Saturday.The Sun newspaper said the Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd.

RI pushes for increased exports to boost economy

RI pushes for increased exports to boost economy SINGAPORE (AP): Despite political turmoil, Indonesia's top economic minister Sunday predicted a bright future for his nation's economy, insisted there was no friction with the International Monetary Fund and said his people need more time to overcome...

IMF, WB want fairness in corporate debt workout

IMF, WB want fairness in corporate debt workout JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) on Saturday called on the government to be nondiscriminatory in implementing its corporate debt restructuring program.

Gen. Tyasno confirms replacement

Gen. Tyasno confirms replacement JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Tyasno Sudarto confirmed on Sunday that he would be replaced by his deputy, Lt. Gen. Endriartono Sutarto.Speaking to journalists in Surakarta, Central Java, Tyasno said he had been personally informed by President Abdurrahman...

Indian firm sets up IT training center

Indian firm sets up IT training center JAKARTA (JP): LCC Infotech Ltd., an India-based computer training center, in cooperation with Singaporean investors, inaugurated on Saturday its first Information Technology (IT) training center in Indonesia.

IBRA to consolidate crowded local banking industry

IBRA to consolidate crowded local banking industry JAKARTA (JP): The government is planning to consolidate the number of commercial banks in the crowded banking industry by 2005 as part of the country's new banking landscape, Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) chairman Cacuk Sudarijanto...

State of civil emergency sought for Aceh regencies

State of civil emergency sought for Aceh regencies JAKARTA (JP): Three large factions in the House of Representatives urged a state of civil emergency be imposed in three regencies in the restive province of Aceh, a move they said would help restore security and order.

More poor families in Jakarta

More poor families in JakartaFrom Sinar PagiThe protracted economic crisis has affected all areas of life and has resulted in an increase in the number of poor families in West Jakarta. This economic crisis has left poor people unable to obtain access to family planning and health programs.

RI has adequate 'ammunition' to face UN on Timor

RI has adequate 'ammunition' to face UN on Timor ATAMBUA (JP): The Indonesian government is set to answer the international community's doubts over the security situation here thanks to the significant improvement in handling the problems of East Timor refugees and pro-integration militias,...

Enlightened view of policewomen

Enlightened view of policewomenFrom UmmatI agree with the existence of Polwan (Policewomen) because their role has proven beneficial. But I think their quantity should be limited, because in any situation their capacity is restricted.

Wisdom for police

Wisdom for police Have our police officers ever heard of the word bijak (wisdom)? You wouldn't think so from the way they mishandled the unrest in the hill town of Wamena in Irian Jaya. While we have yet to hear the full story of how the latest outbreak of violence in Wamena began, the scant...

What has the govt done for refugees?

What has the govt done for refugees?By Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Who's responsible for the nearly 800,000 refugees -- two thirds of them children -- facing hardship in various camps in Indonesia?The National Disaster Management Coordination Board (Bakornas PB), a "non-structural" agency...

Singapore's new airport terminal designed for A3XX

Singapore's new airport terminal designed for A3XX SINGAPORE (AP): The new passenger terminal being built at Singapore's Changi Airport will be custom-made for Airbus Industrie's gigantic A3XX jetliner, a Cabinet minister said Saturday.The 1.

S'pore new airport terminal designed for the A3XX, official says

S'pore new airport terminal designed for the A3XX, official says SINGAPORE (AP): The new passenger terminal being built at Singapore's Changi Airport will be custom-made for Airbus Industrie's gigantic A3XX jetliner, a Cabinet minister said Saturday.The S$1.

Officers could be tried in civil court under a new bill

Officers could be tried in civil court under a new bill YOGYAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud M.D. said his ministry in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights and the Attorney General's Office is currently drafting a bill to enable military personnel to be tried under a...

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